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SkinnyMS

Poached Pear with Coconut Cream

This light dessert has just the right amount of sweetness to satisfy but not over indulge.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Holiday, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 268kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

For the Pears

  • 2 cups apple juice no sugar added
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup sweet white wine such as Moscato or late harvest Riesling
  • 2 cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 inch ginger root fresh, peeled and cut into quarters
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup brandy optional
  • 4 pears firm, ripe, and peeled leaving stems

For the Coconut Cream

  • 14 ounces coconut milk can, cold and taking care not to shake
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar organic
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • For the Pears
  • In a large saucepot, combine all ingredients with exception of pears. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes and reduce to a simmer. Carefully add pears to the liquid. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally until pears are tender. Using a slotted spoon remove from liquid and allow to cool.

For the Coconut Cream

  • Remove can of coconut milk from the refrigerator and carefully open, taking care not to shake. Gently scoop out the coconut solids from the top of the can and place in a cool mixing bowl. (Tip: refrigerate your bowl and whip for an hour before using). Reserve the remaining milk for another use.
  • Add the sugar and vanilla to the cream and whip on high speed until fluffy. Serve alongside pear.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5pear | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 14mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 14
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 14