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Zinfandel Poached Pears
Recipe courtesy Juan-Carlos Cruz
Show:  Weighing In
Episode:  The Mommies
2 cups Zinfandel
2 Bosc pears, stemmed, cored, and cut in 1/2 lengthwise
3 vanilla beans
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 whole cloves
4 teaspoons low-fat sour cream

Place all ingredients, except sour cream, in a small saucepan and bring to a low simmer over medium heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until pears are tender when pierced with a pairing knife or skewer.

Nutrition Information
Calories 202 Fat 1 gram
Saturated Fat 0 grams Carbohydrates 41 grams
Fiber 3 grams  

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

 
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