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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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I'm always looking for new ways to use fresh pears, and this recipe from my sister was a hit, shares Eileen Bishop of Vale, Oregon. Serve the pears for dessert , over oatmeal or alongside ham or chicken. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon aniseed |
2 cups water |
1/4 cup sugar |
2 medium pears, peeled and cubed |
1/3 cup dried apricots, halved |
1/4 cup golden raisins |
1/4 cup dried cherries |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Place aniseed on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Discard spice bag.
2. Add the pears, apricots, raisins and cherries to sugar syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until pears are tender. Stir in lemon juice. Serve warm or chilled. Yield: 1-1/2 cups.
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