Pear-Rum Punch

Name: Pear-Rum Punch
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Ingredients: 3 medium ripe pears, peeled and chopped; ¾ cup water; ¼ cup sugar; 1 750-mL bottle chilled sparkling wine, such as Prosecco; ½ cup dark rum; 4 cups ice, plus more for serving; Thinly sliced pears for garnish; Pomegranate seeds for garnish

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Pureed ripe pears naturally sweeten the fruity base for this healthy rum punch recipe. For garnish, cut very thin, whole slices from small pears and lay them on top.

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2015

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2 hrs 15 mins

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Ingredients

Pear Puree

3 medium ripe pears, peeled and chopped
¾ cup water
¼ cup sugar

Punch

1 750-mL bottle chilled sparkling wine, such as Prosecco
½ cup dark rum
4 cups ice, plus more for serving
Thinly sliced pears for garnish
Pomegranate seeds for garnish

Directions

Step 1
To make pear puree: Combine chopped pears, water and sugar in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the pears are soft, about 5 minutes. Carefully transfer to a blender. Puree until smooth. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours or up to 1 day.

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Step 2
To prepare punch: Combine the pear puree, sparkling wine and rum in a punch bowl or pitcher. Add ice. Garnish with pear slices and pomegranate seeds, if desired. Serve over ice, if desired.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate pear puree for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

about 3/4 cup

Per Serving:

166 calories; protein 0.5g; carbohydrates 17.8g; dietary fiber 2.1g; sugars 12.8g; fat 0.1g; vitamin a iu 16.7IU; vitamin c 2.9mg; folate 4.7mcg; calcium 9.6mg; iron 0.1mg; magnesium 5.8mg; potassium 79mg; sodium 4.4mg; added sugar 6g.

Exchanges:

1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 1/2 fat

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12/22/2015

Great party opener I served this as a welcome drink when people came into the house for a party. The idea was that this was a starter drink to occupy people while they were making other cocktails, starting on snacks, etc. It was gone in no time and people wanted more! I hadn't thought about needing seconds. Made a double batch for next party - made the pear puree ahead and froze - will see how that turns out. Pros: Perfect make ahead drink - can make the pear/rum mix ahead and then add Prosecco before serving Cons: Didn't last long!

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