Pear in Orange Sauce

Sweet and simple, this warm and cozy dessert is the perfect end to a fall or winter meal.

132kcal per serving
1 gprotein
34 gcarbohydrates
0 gfat
4servings (1 pear (190g))

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 132 kcal
Total fat 0 g 0%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 2 mg 0.1%
Total carbohydrates 34 g 12%
Dietary fiber 5 g 18%
Total sugars 24 g
Added sugars 4 g 8%
Protein 1 g 2%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 20 mg 2%
Iron 0 mg 0%
Potassium 286 mg 6%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Peel the pears and cook in a double boiler for 15 minutes.
  3. Mix sugar and orange juice and cook over low flame for 5 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Place steamed pears on individual plates. Pour 1/4 of the juice mixture over each and serve.

Notes

Learn more about: Pears Oranges

Source

Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes/ Platillos Latinos Sabrosos y Saludables US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/pear-orange-sauce, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pear in Orange Sauce?

One serving has 132 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (1 pear (190g) each).

How much protein is in Pear in Orange Sauce?

1 g of protein per serving, with 34 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat.

What do I need to make Pear in Orange Sauce?

3 ingredients: 4 pears (medium), 3/4 cup 100% orange juice and 4 teaspoons sugar.