SHERRIED PEARS

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, dessert

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large ripe pears
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sweet sherry

Steps:

  • Peel, core and halve the pears. Toss them with the lemon juice.
  • Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan. When the sugar has dissolved, add the pears, lower the heat and simmer until the pears are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain the pears, transfer them to a shallow serving dish and pour the sherry over them. Turn them in the sherry once or twice. Serve the pears while they are still warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 245, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 12 milligrams, Sugar 42 grams

Anthony Caputa
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I've made these pears several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Gomolemo Moxhaakhwe
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These pears were the perfect way to end a special meal. They were elegant and delicious.


Utman K
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these pears without any problems. They turned out great and I will definitely be making them again.


Binyamin G
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These pears were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.


Tasha
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pears turned out perfect! They were soft and flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Noemia Cavone
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These pears were easy to make and they turned out beautifully. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream and they were the perfect dessert.


Mohamed Elsebaity
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I made these pears for a special occasion and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Ose Daniel
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These pears were a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, they were very good.


Maryam Kusum
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed these sherried pears. The sauce was delicious and the pears were cooked perfectly.


Mark Richter
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These pears were absolutely amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and the texture of the pears was perfect. I will definitely be making them again and again.


Kaiya Wiltshire
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pears didn't turn out as soft as I would have liked. I think I would cook them for a little longer next time.


Prajwal Budhathoki
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These pears were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Isabella Holzhueter
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pears were incredibly flavorful and the sauce was divine. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream, and it was the perfect dessert.


SHEIKH SHAHED RAJU
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These pears were easy to make and turned out so delicious! I love the combination of the sherry, cinnamon, and nutmeg. I will definitely be making them again.


Dknazznazz
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I made these pears for a dinner party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making them again.


Wanaa Wavna
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These sherried pears were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the pears were cooked to perfection. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it was the perfect ending to a special dinner.