Warm Pear Compote

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Ingredients

  • 4 large ripe pears, about 2 pounds (preferably Bosc pears or Anjou pears) ⓘ
  • 1/2 - 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed ⓘ
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch ⓘ
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 2 cups apple juice or 2 cups fruit nectar ⓘ
  • 2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons dark rum ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Peel and core the pears and cut into eighths; set aside.
  2. In a medium-size saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon or allspice. Stir in the juice or fruit nectar and mix well. Place the pan on medium-high heat and cook the sauce, stirring, until the mixture is smooth. Add the pears and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 15 - 20 minutes or until the pears are just tender, almost translucent, and the syrup is thick. Stir in the rum and butter and heat a few minutes longer.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

443 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.3g 3% DV
Total Fat 20.6g 26% DV
Carbs 70.3g 26% DV
Fiber 13.6g 48% DV
Sugar 27.2g 54% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 15.5mg 1% DV
Potassium 173mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 174.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 10.6mg 12% DV
Calcium 279.8mg 22% DV
Iron 2.4mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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