Ginger almond pears

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5Firm ripe pears
3cupsApple cider
2teaspoonsFinely chopped fresh ginger
3tablespoonsArrowroot starch
½teaspoonPure almond extract
1pinchSalt

Directions

*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