Saucy Spiced Pears

Name: Saucy Spiced Pears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional; 3 large Bosc pears (about 1-3/4 pounds), cored, peeled and sliced; Thinly sliced fresh mint leaves, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

We serve these tangy, saucy pears over angel food cake, pound cake or with a little yogurt or vanilla ice cream. Sprinkle with a favorite topping. —Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
3 large Bosc pears (about 1-3/4 pounds), cored, peeled and sliced
Thinly sliced fresh mint leaves, optional

Directions

1. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, combine the first nine ingredients and, if desired, cayenne. Cook over medium-high heat until butter is melted, 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add pears; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until sauce is slightly thickened and pears are crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. If desired, top with mint.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 192 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 5g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat.

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