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Saucy Spiced Pears

5 | 1 Reviews
Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Joy Zacharia

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Oct. 22, 2022

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

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Saucy Spiced Pears

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Yield:4 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:10 min
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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
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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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