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Pear in orange sauce

Recipe Information

Description:
Pear in orange sauce is a delicious Latin American recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 35 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Total Time 35 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Pears; Orange Juice
Category Fruit
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Dessert
Cuisine Latin American
Cook Method Boiling; Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 pears, peeled and cored

  • 3/4 cup orange juice

  • 4 teaspoons sugar

Directions

  • Steam the pears for 15 minutes.

  • Combine the orange juice and sugar in a small sauce pan and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.

  • To serve, place the steamed pears on individual plates and pour 1/4 of the juice mixture over each pear.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 69 cal

  • Total fat: 0g

  • Saturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 3mg

  • Potassium: 142mg

  • Carbohydrate: 18g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 1g