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.

Dilshan Sadaruwan
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


omowunmi ajoke
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These parfaits are perfect for a summer party!


Chace Bohli
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I will definitely be making these again!


Hafiz Ramzan khan
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Delicious!


steve wal
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Yum!


Clare Weber
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These parfaits were a big hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they look really impressive. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The apricot and ginger are a perfect match, and the pear adds a nice sweetness. The yogurt and gr


MD Shijan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the parfaits are always a hit with my family and friends. I especially love the combination of apricot, ginger, and pear. It's so unique and refreshing.


Nur mohammad Shohal
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These parfaits were delicious! The flavors of the apricot, ginger, and pear were perfectly balanced. I loved the addition of the yogurt and granola, which added a creamy and crunchy texture. I will definitely be making these again.


Karma Wangchuk
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I made these parfaits for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the parfaits were so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Reeti Tamana
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These parfaits were a delightful treat! The combination of apricot, ginger, and pear was perfect, and the yogurt and granola added a nice touch of creaminess and crunch. I will definitely be making these again.