Spicy Coconut Pears Recipe
Ingredients
| Canned pear halves | 29 Ounce | |
| Cornstarch | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Ground cinnamon | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Ground nutmeg | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Ground cloves | 1⁄8 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Lemon juice | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Butter/Margarine | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Flaked coconut | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), toasted |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1401 Calories from Fat 448
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52 g80.6%
Saturated Fat 40.1 g200.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 64.5 mg21.5%
Sodium 55.8 mg2.3%
Total Carbohydrates 244 g81.4%
Dietary Fiber 21.2 g84.9%
Sugars 166.5 g
Protein 4 g7.3%
Vitamin A 15.8% Vitamin C 61.5%
Calcium 18.2% Iron 80.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Combine 1/4 cup reserved liquid, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir until smooth.
Set aside.
Combine remaining 3/4 cup pear liquid, sugar, lemon juice, and butter in a small saucepan.
Gradually stir in cornstarch mixture; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Arrange pears in an 8 inch square baking dish.
Pour sauce over pears; sprinkle with coconut.
Bake at 350° for 15 minutes
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