MINTED PEARS
My grandmother would use food coloring to make red and green pears only at Christmastime, and I enjoy carrying on her tradition. When I prepare this for a salad, I fill the centers with fresh fruit, fruit cocktail or cottage cheese. As a dessert, there are more options...a dab of whipping cream with a cherry on top, a drizzle of chocolate on top of the whipped cream or a scoop of sherbet in a contrasting color. -Mary Selner, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2-3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel pears and cut in half lengthwise; remove cores. In a large skillet, bring sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; add food coloring and extract. Carefully place pears in syrup. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until tender. , Place pears in a deep bowl; pour syrup over pears. Make sure pears are completely covered in the syrup to prevent browning. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until serving. Garnish with fresh mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (82g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Samuel Anokye
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! It's easy to make, delicious, and beautiful. I'll definitely be making it again.
Adelore Kehinde
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It lets the natural flavors of the pears shine through.
Shubair CHaChAr
[email protected]This is my new favorite summer dessert. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Brian Murbrin
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up ripe pears.
Dademoh Faoziyat
[email protected]This is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it looks beautiful on a platter.
Chano Asiraf
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pears, but this recipe changed my mind. The mint really brings out the flavor of the pears.
John Velasco
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always impressive.
Deshana Johnson
[email protected]I love the combination of mint and pears. It's so unique and refreshing.
Santoshi Shrestha
[email protected]Made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how refreshing and flavorful it was.
Goodness Madu
[email protected]Absolutely delicious and so easy to make! I've always been a fan of pears, but this recipe takes them to a whole new level.