Quick and Easy Friday-Easy Microwave Pear Sauce

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Easy Microwave Pear Sauce

 

Recipe By :Catherine Arcure, news food columnist

Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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6 cups ripe, cored, and cubed pears(any variety)

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

 

Combine all ingredients in a 2-quart microwave-safe measure or bowl. Cover;

microwave on high for 6 minutes. Stir pear mixture; rotate dish a quarter turn

and microwave at high 6-8 minutes longer or until tender.

Puree mixture in blender or food processor. Makes about 3 cups.

 

Source:

" The Ann Arbor News - 10-20-99 "

 

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Per serving: 2 Calories (kcal); 0g Total Fat; (0% calories from fat); trace

Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; trace Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : Pear sauce is great used in recipes but also served warm with cream or

cold with whipped topping, sour cream or ice cream. Use in preparing

reduced-fat baked goods.

You can make this conventionally by increasing water to 1/2 cup with above

ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until

pears are tender. Puree pears as above.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0