Birnensuppe (pear soup)

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsRaisins
1tablespoonDry sherry
2smallsPears, cored, pared, and sliced
cupWater
1Inch cinnamon stick
1dashCrush aniseed
2Teaspoons. granulated sugar
½Teaspoons. lemon juice

Directions

In small bowl combine raisins and sherry; set aside.

In 1-quart saucepan combine pears, water, cinnamon stick, and aniseed; bring to a boil and cook until pears are very soft, about 15 minutes.

Remove cinnamon stick and let mixture cool. Transfer to blender container and process until smooth; pour into bowl or container and stir in raisin mixture, sugar, and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled. Makes 2 servings.