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  • Pear in Orange Sauce

This tangy dessert is a great way to increase your family’s fruit intake.

Recipe Source: Delicious Heart Healthy Latino Recipes
Prep time Cook time Yields Serving Size
5 minutes 25 minutes 4 servings 1 pear
Ingredients

  • 4 small pears

  • ¾ C 100 percent orange juice

  • 4 tsp sugar

69
calories
0 g
Total fat
0 g
Saturated fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
3 mg
Sodium
2 g
Total fiber
1 g
Protein
18 g
Carbohydrates
142 mg
Potassium
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Directions

  • 1
    Peel the pears and steam in a double boiler for 15 minutes.

  • 2
    Mix sugar and orange juice, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
    Cool for 5 minutes.

  • 3
    Place steamed pears on individual plates. Pour ¼ juice mixture over each, and serve.

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