Mulled Pears and Apples

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Mulled Pears and Apples
45 min.
8
324kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and healthy dessert that's perfect for the colder months, look no further than this Mulled Pears and Apples recipe. This vegan and gluten-free treat is a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth while also enjoying the cozy flavors of cinnamon and ginger. With a simple list of ingredients, you'll be surprised at how easy it is to create this elegant dish.

The process begins with infusing apple juice with aromatic spices, creating a fragrant and flavorful poaching liquid. By coring and poaching the apples and pears, you'll achieve a tender texture that melts in your mouth. The beauty of this recipe is in its simplicity; the natural sweetness of the fruit shines through, enhanced by the warm spices.

This recipe is not only delicious but also visually appealing. The poached fruit, with its vibrant colors, makes for a stunning presentation when served on a cake stand or platter. The best part? Each serving is packed with carbohydrates for energy, and it's low in fat and cholesterol, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a comforting dessert, this Mulled Pears and Apples recipe is sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients

  •  anjou pear 
  • quarts apple juice 
  •  apples 
  •  cinnamon sticks (each 3 inches long)
  • large piece candied ginger 
  •  optional: lemon halved

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Fill a large, heavy pot with apple juice. Tie the cinnamonsticks, ginger, and cloves together in a cheeseclothbag with kitchen string and add to the juice. Bring toa boil; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer 15minutes, partially covered, to infuse flavors.
  2. Meanwhile, squeeze the lemon into a large bowl andfill with water. Core the apples and pears from the bottomand peel them. Drop immediately into the lemonwater (to prevent browning) until poaching time.
  3. Carefully add apples to the boiling poaching liquid,reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Remove to a bowl.
  5. Add the pears to the liquid and poachuntil tender, about 8 minutes.
  6. Remove to a bowl.
  7. Cool the poaching liquid to room temperature anddiscard spice bag. Return fruit to the liquid and refrigerateovernight.
  8. To serve, place the fruit, stem-ends up, on a cake standor platter. Strain some of the liquid over the fruit.
  9. Per serving: 320 calories, 79g carbohydrates, 1g protein,no fat or cholesterol.
  10. Other

Nutrition Facts

Calories324kcal
Protein1.42%
Fat2.49%
Carbs96.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.5
Glycemic Load
28.92
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.8417391958444%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.36mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
7.34mg
Epigallocatechin
0.76mg
Epicatechin
32.49mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.32mg
Eriodictyol
2.88mg
Hesperetin
3.77mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.37mg
Isorhamnetin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
7.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:324.2kcal
16.21%
Fat:0.95g
1.46%
Saturated Fat:0.16g
0.98%
Carbohydrates:82.11g
27.37%
Net Carbohydrates:75.38g
27.41%
Sugar:64.59g
71.76%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:21.2mg
0.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.21g
2.43%
Manganese:0.58mg
29.08%
Fiber:6.73g
26.93%
Vitamin C:19.46mg
23.59%
Potassium:700.92mg
20.03%
Magnesium:36.04mg
9.01%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.74%
Copper:0.16mg
8.11%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.02%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.66%
Calcium:63.6mg
6.36%
Vitamin K:6.19µg
5.9%
Phosphorus:56.53mg
5.65%
Iron:0.99mg
5.51%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.6%
Vitamin B3:0.6mg
2.98%
Folate:10.5µg
2.62%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.39%
Vitamin A:81.67IU
1.63%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.63%
Source:Epicurious