Poached Pears

In this recipe, pears are simmered in orange and apple juice. The pears retain their shape, making this an elegant complement to any meal.

(Make 4 serves)

Amount Per Serving (1 pear): 145 Calories, 1 g. Protein, 36 g. Carbohydrates, 5 g. Dietary Fiber, 0 g. Fat, 0 g. Saturated Fat, 0 mg. Cholesterol, 0 mg. Sodium

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of orange juice
• 1/4 cup of apple juice
• 1 tsp. of ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. of ground nutmeg
• 4 whole pears, peeled, leave the stems, remove the core from the bottom
• 1/2 cup of fresh raspberries (or fresh unsweetened berries such as strawberries, blueberries or blackberries)
• 2 Tbsp. of orange zest

Preparation:

• Combine orange and apple juices, cinnamon and nutmeg in small-size bowl. Stir to mix evenly.
• Place pears in shallow pan. Add juice mixture to the pan and set over medium heat. Simmer about 1/2 hour, turning pears frequently. Don’t boil.
• Transfer to serving plates. Garnish with raspberries and orange zest and serve immediately.

Source : MayoClinic

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