Poached Pear, Turkey, and Gruyere Panini

October 28, 2014

Poached pears are one of the easiest, most versatile, seasonal treats that you can prepare, and their sweet, spiced flavors are the perfect complement to the salty bacon, rich turkey, and creamy Gruyere cheese on this toasted sandwich. Enjoy your left-over holiday turkey in a flavor-packed Poached Pear, Turkey, and Gruyere Panini!

For the Poached Pears:
2 ½ cups apple juice or apple
1 ½ cups water
3 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
6 ripe Bosc USA Pears, peeled and cored
For the Panini:
2 slices crusty bread
3 ounces oven-roasted turkey (can substitute chicken)
2 slices bacon, cooked
½ of Poached Bosc Pear, sliced
2-3 slices Gruyere (or Swiss) cheese
1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Softened butter

In a large, skillet or sauce pan, combine juice and water. Add cloves and cinnamon. Add pears to juice mixture and heat until just simmering. If all of your pears do not fit into your pan at the same time,...
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Nutritions

Calories
3144

Sodium
2236mg
93% DV

Fat
235g
361% DV

Protein
137g
274% DV

Carbs
150g
51% DV

Fiber
34g
138% DV