SWEETLY POACHED PEARS
6 med. ripe pears (about 2 lbs.)
5 c. white, unsweetened grape juice
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 inch whole cinnamon stick
1/4 c. golden raisins
To make SWEETLY POACHED PEARS, Peel pears, leaving stems on. In a medium-size pan, heat juices,
vanilla bean, and cinnamon stick to a simmer. Add pears. Simmer 25to 30 minutes, uncovered, turning pears occasionally, until tender when pierced with a knife. Remove pears with a slotted spoon. Reduce syrup 30 to 35 minutes to 1 1/2 cups. Strain.Stir in raisins and cool syrup to room temperature. Serve pears in small glass compote bowls. Spoon raisins and syrup over and around pears.
Serves 6. Per serving: 187 calories, 48 gm carbohydrates, 1gm protein, trace fat, 3 gm sodium.Exchanges: 3 fruit. Cholesterol:9 mg per serving.
