Poached Pears

Poached Pears

The ultimate in class and taste. Serve with sweetened whipped cream flavored with vanilla and Grand Marnier.

Prep Time:
60 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Yield:
4 serving
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ½ (750 milliliter) bottle champagne
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 slices orange
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 pears, peeled with stems intact
  • 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine champagne, orange juice and sugar. Add orange slices, cloves and vanilla. Bring to a boil, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Place pears in saucepan, and reduce heat. Cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove cover, and simmer an additional 30 minutes. Remove pears from the liquid, and let cool.

Step 2
Heat chocolate in a bowl over hot water, stirring until melted. Pour chocolate over the pears, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

542
Calories
9g
Fat
105g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 542
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 11%
Saturated Fat5g 25%
Sodium13mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate105g 38%
Dietary Fiber8g 27%
Total Sugars89g
Protein3g
Vitamin C45mg 227%
Calcium50mg 4%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium544mg 12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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