APRICOT GINGER PEAR PARFAITS

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Categories     Dessert     Picnic     Yogurt     Lemon     Pear     Apricot     Spring     Cinnamon     Simmer     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 firm-ripe pears (3 pounds)
5 oz dried apricots (preferably California; 1 heaping cup)
4 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 cup water
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
4 (4- by 1-inch) strips fresh lemon zest
1 (3-inch) piece cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 (8-ounce) container nonfat vanilla yogurt
Garnish: diced fresh pear and dried apricot slivers
Special Equipment
a food mill fitted with medium disk

Steps:

  • Peel 4 pears (2 pounds) and coarsely chop (including cores), then transfer to a 3- to 4-quart saucepan. Add apricots, ginger, water, 2 tablespoons sugar, zest, cinnamon stick, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and simmer, covered, until pears are very tender, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick and force mixture through food mill into a bowl. If desired, stir in up to 1 tablespoon additional sugar and cool sauce.
  • While sauce is cooling, peel, core, and finely dice (1/3 inch) remaining 2 pears (1 pound), then toss with remaining tablespoon lemon juice in a bowl.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup sauce into each of 6 (8-ounce) glasses and top each serving with 2 tablespoons diced pear. Then spread 2 tablespoons yogurt in each glass and top with 2 more tablespoons diced pear and 1/4 cup sauce.

Mdsakibhowlader Mdsakibhowlader
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These parfaits are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they're always a hit.


Ilyes Abdstar
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I've never made parfaits before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Mapitsi Malepeng
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These parfaits are a great way to get your kids to eat fruit. They're so delicious, they won't even realize they're eating healthy.


0wais Baloch
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I love the way the parfaits look in individual glasses. It makes them feel like a special treat.


Dani England
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These parfaits are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious.


Daughter Beautiful
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I've made this recipe with different types of fruit, and it's always delicious. I've used berries, peaches, and even bananas.


bruce ison
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These parfaits are a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a bunch of fruit that I need to use up, and this is a great way to do it.


Md parbes
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I love the way the ginger adds a little bit of spice to the parfaits. It really balances out the sweetness of the fruit.


Ssali Derick
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These parfaits are the perfect make-ahead dessert. I can make them in advance and then just assemble them when I'm ready to serve.


StveiJ Barber
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The combination of apricots, ginger, and pears is perfect. The flavors complement each other so well.


lomlthj
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These parfaits are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Enzo Venter
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I love that this recipe uses fresh fruit. It makes the parfaits so much more flavorful.


Hasnain Akram
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These parfaits are the perfect way to end a meal. They're light and refreshing, and the flavors are divine.


Mukalazi H Mulongo
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The parfaits are always a hit at parties.


mymet unam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. I made it with my kids, and they loved it.


Debora Herrera
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. And the results are amazing! The parfaits are light and refreshing, and the flavors blend together perfectly.


Sammy Savage
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These parfaits were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the presentation was beautiful. Will definitely be making them again.