Poached Pears in Almond Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Lillian Julow likes to serve these luscious pears whenever she is celebrating a memorable occasion. They always make a pretty addition to a special dinner for two, she writes from her home in Gainesville, Florida. Ingredients:
1 cup water |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 lemon slice |
1 piece cinnamon stick (1 inch) |
2 medium firm pears with stems attached |
4 red-hot candies |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/8 teaspoon almond extract |
2 tablespoons sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, bring the water, sugar, lemon slice and cinnamon stick to a boil. Carefully peel pears, leaving stem attached; add to sugar mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pears are tender, turning occasionally.
2. Carefully remove pears and set aside. Add red-hots to sugar syrup; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until syrup is reduced by half. Remove from the heat; discard lemon and cinnamon.
3. Stir in extracts. Return pears to sauce; cool to room temperature. To serve, spoon sauce onto dessert plates; top with pears. Sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 2 servings.
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