Pear in Orange Sauce

Sweet and simple, this warm and cozy dessert is the perfect end to a fall or winter meal.
Ingredients
- 4 pears (medium)
- 3/4 cup orange juice (100%)
- 4 teaspoons sugar
Directions
1. Peel the pears and cook in a double boiler for 15 minutes.
2. Mix sugar and orange juice and cook over low flame for 5 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.
3. Place steamed pears on individual plates. Pour ¼ juice mixture over each and serve.
Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes/ Platillos Latinos Sabrosos y Saludables
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute