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Poached pears with ginger

This easy dessert is low in fat - try it in autumn when pears are at their best. It can also be a good way to use pears that are slightly under-ripe.

Pear and ginger spice

Meal type: Dessert

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

  1. Squeeze the juice from the orange and lemon.
  2. Strain and put in a saucepan with the ginger and 4 tablespoons water.
  3. Add the pears. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally. Arrange the pears in a serving dish.
  4. Stir a little honey into the orange and lemon juices, if liked. Then pour the liquid over the pears.
  5. Cool, then chill before serving.

Nutritional Information

Each Portion Contains:

Energy 290kJ 69kcal 3%
Carbs 14.3g -
Fat 0.2g Low 0%
Saturates 0g Low 0%
Sugar 14.2g Medium 16%
Salt 0g Low 0%

% = an adult's reference intake

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Ingredients

1 large orange

1 lemon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

450g (1lb) pears, peeled, halved & cored

A little honey, to taste (optional)

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