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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shamas Ali
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe.
Rahul Amin
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion.
Gaming with Riham
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Cwinyaai James
[email protected]I'll definitely be making these minted pears again.
Sobha Chy
[email protected]I'm glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite!
MD Niloy
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it.
farhan naim
[email protected]I thought the mint flavor was a bit overpowering.
Asha Akiki
[email protected]The pears didn't hold their shape very well when I made them.
Ma Khaing Khaing Swe
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too sweet for my taste.
Meghla Ahmed
[email protected]These minted pears are a great way to use up leftover pears.
Shiba Chhetri
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mint, but I still enjoyed these pears.
Jacqueline Sachez
[email protected]I made these minted pears for a potluck and they were a huge success.
Zohaib Sattar
[email protected]I didn't have any walnuts on hand, so I used pecans instead. They worked just as well.
Sageer Malik
[email protected]I used Bosc pears for this recipe and they were perfect. They held their shape well and had a nice crunch.
emmanuel ibrahim
[email protected]These pears are the perfect dessert for a summer party.
Kizzyann Williams
[email protected]I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to my minted pears and it was heavenly.
kakarotssj44
[email protected]I was skeptical about the mint and pear combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together.
Allucia Sithole
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive.
MASABA ANTON
[email protected]These minted pears were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, tangy mint, and crunchy walnuts was divine.