Poached Pears Delight

Recipe Ingredients

5 teaspoons	25ml	Pears - see * Note (small)
3 1/2 cups	829ml	Water
2 tablespoons	30ml	Fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons	10ml	Imitation rum flavor
1 teaspoon	5ml	Pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons	6.3ml	Pure orange extract
		Sugar substitute equal
		To 2 1/2 tbspns sugar

Recipe Instructions

* Note: Choose d'Anjou, Bartlett, or Bosc pears that are just underripe. The 5 pears for this recipe should total approximately 1 pound.

Pare, halve lengthwise, and core the pears; the total weight of the 10 halves will be approximately 11 ounces. Put prepared pear halves, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, turn heat down, and let simmer gently 20 to 22 minutes or until pears are tender but firm.

Remove from heat. Lift pears out carefully with a spoon and place in a pint jar or bowl. Add all flavorings and sweetener to hot liquid; stir to blend well. Pour on top of pears. Cover tightly. Chill and store in refrigerator.

This recipe yields 5 servings. Serving size: 2 halves plus 3 to 4 tablespoons liquid.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Fruit, when served plain.

Nutrition Facts: Carbohydrates 11g; Protein 0g; Fat 0g; Calories 41; Fiber 1.8g; Sodium 0mg; Cholesterol 0mg.

Note: Low-sodium diets: This recipe is excellent.

Source:
The Art of Cooking for the Diabetic by Mary Abbott Hess

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