Caramelized Spiced Pears

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Serve these caramelized pear slices over ice cream, stir into plain yogurt or enjoy as a topping for pancakes or waffles. Brown-skinned Bosc pears hold their shape during cooking, but any variety of pears tastes delicious.

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Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe but firm pears (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch slices

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 3 tablespoons granulated or light brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • Pinch of salt

Directions

  1. Toss pears with lemon juice in a medium bowl. Melt butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in the pears. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring once halfway through, for 10 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile combine sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt in a small bowl. After 10 minutes, stir the sugar mixture into the pears. Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until the pears are tender and glazed, 4 to 6 minutes, depending on the type and firmness of the pears. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

111 Calories
4g Fat
20g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1/2 cup
Calories 111
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 15g
Added Sugars 6g 12%
Protein 0g 1%
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 142IU 3%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Folate 7mcg 2%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Magnesium 7mg 2%
Potassium 111mg 2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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