Pears Dessert With Whipped Cream

Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine



Pears Dessert With Whipped Cream (Armut Tatlısı)

IngredientsMeasureAmount
Water1/2 cup100 gr
Pear6 medium size750 gr
Sugar1/2 cup90 gr
Whipping cream8 tablespoon80 gr
Pistachionuts (chopped)3 tablespoon30 gr

Preparation

Pare pears leaving stems on. Cut into half lengthwise, and core. Place pear halyes in a pan. Add water and sugar. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cook gently over low heat for 30 minutes or until tender. Remove pears from pan; drain. Arrange on a serving plate cored sides up. Boil syrup gently for 5 minutes or until thickened. Pour over pears; cool. Fill centers with whipped cream. Sprinkle with crushed pistachionuts. Chill and serve.

Servings: 6

Nutritional Value
(in approximately one serving)

Energy166 cal
Protein2,1 g
Fat4,6 g
Carbohydrates31,8 g
Calcium29 mg
Iron0,68 mg
Phosphorus47 mg
Zinc0 mg
Sodium9 mg
Vitamin A95 iu
Thiamine0,05 mg
Riboflavin0,05 mg
Niacin0,18 mg
Vitamin C2 mg
Cholesterol0 mg

Regional Characteristics:

It is prepared in various parts of the country. In some areas, walnuts are used instead of pistachionuts.