Poached Pears

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The ultimate in class and taste. Serve with sweetened whipped cream flavored with vanilla and Grand Marnier.

Submitted by Christina St John Cericola
Updated on August 22, 2022
Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 serving
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ (750 milliliter) bottle champagne

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 4 slices orange

  • 4 whole cloves

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 4 pears, peeled with stems intact

  • ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine champagne, orange juice and sugar. 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.

  2. Heat chocolate in a bowl over hot water, stirring until melted. Pour chocolate over the pears, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

542 Calories
9g Fat
105g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 542
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 105g 38%
Dietary Fiber 8g 27%
Total Sugars 89g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 544mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.