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Post by Loupy on Mar 5, 2011 19:01:42 GMT -7
Pear ButterPREP TIME:10 minutes COOK TIME:1 hour LEVEL: Easy SERVES: 6 Simmering pears in pear nectar (available in the natural-foods section of supermarkets) and then reducing the puree until thickened produces an exceptionally rich-tasting spread with no added fat or sugar. It is a great item to have on hand; spread it on toast or layer it with vanilla yogurt and top with nuts for a quick dessert or snack.
Ingredients:
4 ripe but firm Bartlett pears (1-1 1/4 pounds), peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks 3/4 cup pear nectar
Preparation:
Place pears and pear nectar in a heavy medium saucepan; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pears are very tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on the ripeness of the pears. Mash the pears with a potato masher. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the puree has cooked down to a thick mass (somewhat thicker than applesauce), 20 to 30 minutes. Stir almost constantly toward the end of cooking. Scrape the pear butter into a bowl or storage container and let cool. Nutritional Information:Per tablespoon Calories 22 Carbohydrates 6g Dietary Fiber 1g Fat 0 g Protein 0 g Potassium 33 mg Sodium 1 mg www.Eatingwell.com
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