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Marsala-Poached Pears
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Marsala-Poached Pears

9 ingredients 15 min + 20 min 8 servings openrecipes
Marsala-Poached Pears

"Whether for a special occasion or a weeknight dessert, our Marsala-poached pears are delectable served warm with a bit of ice cream or whipped cream. Easier than pie, with the wonderful flavor of Marsala wine."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

554
Calories
4g
Protein
38g
Fat
48g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pecans 1 oz (28g / ~19 halves) 196
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Bartlett Pear 1 medium (178g) 101
Ice Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 Bartlett pears, about 8 oz. each
  • 1/2 cup Holland House® Marsala Cooking Wine
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Toasted pecans (optional)

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