Marsala-Poached Pears Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Marsala-Poached Pears Recipe

Ingredients

4 Bartlett pears

about 8 oz. each

½ cup Holland House® Marsala Cooking Wine

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

⅛ teaspoon nutmeg

2 tablespoons butter

Vanilla ice cream

¼ teaspoon Toasted pecans

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Cut pears in half lengthwise and remove cores. Measure Marsala cooking wine into a small mixing bowl. Add brown sugar vanilla cinnamon and nutmeg; stir to dissolve sugar.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large 12-inch skillet. Stir in Marsala mixture. Cook over medium heat until bubbly. Place pears in pan cut side down. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 30-45 minutes or until cool enough to serve.

Step 3

Place each pear half in a small bowl. Stir remaining sauce in pan; drizzle each serving with 1-2 teaspoons warm sauce. Top with a small scoop of ice cream and if desired toasted pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Marsala-Poached Pears Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 128.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.7g 1%

Carbohydrates: 20.3g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 13.3g

Fat: 4g 6%

Saturated Fat: 2.4g 12%

Cholesterol: 11.3mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 142.9IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Vitamin C: 3.5mg 6%

Folate: 6.4mcg 2%

Calcium: 22.7mg 2%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 7.7mg 3%

Potassium: 122.5mg 3%

Sodium: 28.9mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 36.2

*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.