Pear in Orange Sauce

Pear in Orange Sauce

This tangy dessert is a great way to increase your family’s fruit intake.

CAL/SERV :

69

PREP TIME :

5 MINS

YIELDS :

4 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

25 MINS

INGREDIENTS
  • 4 small pears
  • ¾ C 100 percent orange juice
  • 4 tsp sugar

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Peel the pears and steam in a double boiler for 15 minutes.
  2. Mix sugar and orange juice, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Place steamed pears on individual plates. Pour ¼ juice mixture over each, and serve.

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories 69, Total fat 0 g, Saturated fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 3 mg, Total fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, Carbohydrates 18 g, Potassium 142 mg

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute