Christmas Cinnamon Pears
"This is one of our family's favorites at Christmas. It not only tastes great, it is beautiful on any holiday plate. This recipe is very simple and everyone will want to know how you made it."
Why these flavors work
Pear and lettuce share 245 flavor compounds, the molecular overlap behind why they sit well together. See the comparison →
By the same chemistry, pear also goes with plum, apple and peach.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pear | 1 medium (178g) | 101 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Lettuce | 1 cup shredded (36g) | 5 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 (16 ounce) cans pear halves in juice
- 1 (2.25 ounce) package cinnamon red hot candies
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
- 6 leaves butterhead lettuce
Directions
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