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Ingredients
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- 7 Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine diced pears, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan; cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes.
- Mix brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture over softened pears; stir and cook until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes.
Notes
Choose ripe pears for the best flavor and texture.
Adjust spices to match your taste preferences.
Ensure cornstarch is well mixed to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0