Name: Caramelized Spiced Pears
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 ripe but firm pears (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons granulated or light brown sugar; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves; Pinch of salt

Caramelized Spiced Pears

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Serve these caramelized pear slices over ice cream, stir into plain yogurt or enjoy as a topping for pancakes or waffles. Brown-skinned Bosc pears hold their shape during cooking, but any variety of pears tastes delicious.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on June 19, 2020

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie High Fiber Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Low Sodium

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Ingredients

3 ripe but firm pears (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons granulated or light brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch of salt

Directions

Toss pears with lemon juice in a medium bowl. Melt butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in the pears. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring once halfway through, for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile combine sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt in a small bowl. After 10 minutes, stir the sugar mixture into the pears. Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until the pears are tender and glazed, 4 to 6 minutes, depending on the type and firmness of the pears. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

111	Calories
4g	Fat
20g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1/2 cup
Calories 111
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 15g
Added Sugars 6g	12%
Protein 0g	1%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Vitamin A 142IU	3%
Vitamin C 5mg	5%
Folate 7mcg	2%
Sodium 26mg	1%
Calcium 12mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Magnesium 7mg	2%
Potassium 111mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.