Pears with Chipotle

I should have photographed them immediately. They are more delicious than they look. I just had them with a boneless chicken breast rubbed with garam masala and pan-fried and they were the perfect accompaniment.
I had intended to make a pear galette or crostata for Thanksgiving but time ran out so there I was with some extra pears on hand. I had not made this recipe in at least 15 years and am delighted to have rediscovered it. It’s light, easy to make, and a great side dish for some roasted chicken, pork, or beef.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 157 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1-2 canned chipotle chiles en adobo
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 medium-sized pears peeled, cored, and cut in fourths

Instructions
 

  • Combine the water, vinegar, lime juice, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add the chiles, either whole for a milder flavor or chopped for a very spicy dish. Season with salt.
  • Add the pears to the boiling marinade. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Serve or store, covered, in the refrigerator and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 341mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 6gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 236IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chipotle chiles, chipotle chiles in adobo, pears, vegan, vegetarian
NOTE: Nutrition values are approximate and for informational purposes only. Values do not include optional or alternate ingredients, nor do they include the nutritional values for any secondary recipes that may be listed in the ingredients.