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Correo Electrónico
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Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- Poached Pears
- 4 pears, Bartlett or Anjou
- 1 c dry white wine
- 2 t full-bodied red wine or ruby port
- 3 c water
- 1 vanilla bean, split in half
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 piece of ginger (3/4 in), sliced
- 1/4 c honey
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 458g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 230 | |
| Calories from Fat 2 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.24g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium 310mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 50.11g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.3g | 21% |
| Sugars 37.5g | 25% |
| Protein 0.88g | 1% |
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