Yield: 1 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 5 \N | Firm ripe pears |
| 3 cups | Apple cider |
| 2 teaspoons | Finely chopped fresh ginger |
| 3 tablespoons | Arrowroot starch |
| ½ teaspoon | Pure almond extract |
| 1 pinch | Salt |
*Peel the pears, quarter them lengthwise, and core. Slice pears thinly and place in a saucepan with the apple cider and ginger. Add a pinch of salt.
*Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until pears are tender, about 15 minutes.
*Dissolve arrowroot starch in ⅓ cup cold water and add to the simmering pears, stirring, until the sauce is thick and clear.
*Remove from heat and stir in almond extract. Serve warm or cold.
Posted to fatfree digest V97 #276 by JBennicoff@... on Nov 25, 1997