Pears Belle Helene Recipe
Ingredients
| Ripe pears | 6 Medium | |
| Water | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Vanilla bean/1 teaspoon vanilla extract | 1 , split | |
| Chocolate orange sauce | 1 Cup (16 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 317 Calories from Fat 56
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6 g9.6%
Saturated Fat 3.3 g16.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 6.7 mg2.2%
Sodium 15.1 mg0.6%
Total Carbohydrates 69 g22.9%
Dietary Fiber 7.2 g28.7%
Sugars 52.9 g
Protein 2 g4%
Vitamin A 0.8% Vitamin C 12.5%
Calcium 4.7% Iron 7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Combine water, sugar, and vanilla in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Add pears; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until pears are tender but still hold their shape.
Let pears cool in sugar mixture.
To serve, drain pears well, and spoon into individual dessert dishes.
Top pears with Chocolate-Orange Sauce.
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