Elegant Poached Pears
The ultimate in class and taste. Serve with sweetened whipped cream flavored with vanilla and Grand Marnier.
- Serves: 4
- Prep Time: 1 Hour
- Cook Time: 45 Minutes
- Total Time: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
Nutrition Information
NUTRITION FACTS
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Serving Size: 1 poached pear, 2 1/2 tablespoons chocolate
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories:
- 350
- Calories from Fat:
- 80
- Total Fat:
- 9g
- Saturated Fat:
- 5g
- Cholesterol:
- 0mg
- Sodium:
- 15mg
- Total Carbs:
- 56g
- Dietary Fiber:
- 6g
- Sugars:
- 45g
- Protein:
- 3g
DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine champagne, orange juice and SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener. 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.
Heat chocolate in a bowl over hot water, stirring until melted. Pour chocolate over the pears, and serve.
NOTE
For dietary purposes, please note that this recipe contains alcohol.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 (750 milliliter) bottle champagne
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
- 4 slices orange
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 pears, peeled with stems intact
- 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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