Pera Huerfana

Name: Pera Huerfana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 4 Bosc pears, peeled, cored; 1 cup port wine; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 whole cloves; 2 orange peel strip; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup pecans, chopped

A traditional Peruvian dessert of tender pears poached in a warm spiced port syrup with raisins and pecans.

40 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 Bosc pears, peeled, cored
1 cup port wine
1 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
2 orange peel strip
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

1

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup port wine, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 whole cloves, and 2 orange peel strip over medium heat.
2

Stir until the sugar dissolves and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
3

Add 4 peeled, cored Bosc pears and 1/4 cup raisins to the pot, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the pears are tender.
4

Transfer pears to serving dishes, simmer the remaining syrup for 5 minutes to thicken, then pour over pears and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped pecans.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Pera Huerfana?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (20 minutes): "Add 4 peeled, cored Bosc pears and 1/4 cup raisins to the pot, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the pears are tender."

How do I know when Pera Huerfana is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the pears are tender.

Does Pera Huerfana contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup pecans, chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Pera Huerfana?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 240 calories, with 2 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 15 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Pera Huerfana keep?

Keep Pera Huerfana covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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