Yield: 1 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
10 smalls | Ripe pears; (about 3 pounds) |
1 cup | Pear nectar |
4 \N | Dried pear halves; chopped (available |
\N \N | ; at health foods |
\N \N | ; stores andspecialty |
\N \N | ; foods shops) |
¼ cup | Sugar; or to taste |
2 tablespoons | Unsalted butter |
1 tablespoon | Julienne strips peeled fresh ginger |
1 tablespoon | Fresh lemon juice |
1 \N | Cinnamon stick |
1 teaspoon | Vanilla |
Peel, core, and finely chop fresh pears. In a saucepan simmer fresh pears, nectar, dried pears, sugar, butter, ginger, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and a pinch of salt until pears are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla. Discard cinnamon stick.
Force pear mixture through a food mill or ricer, or in a food processor puree to desired consistency.
Makes about 4 cups.
Gourmet April 1994
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