SLOW-COOKED GINGERED PEARS

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My slow cooker allows me to serve a heartwarming dessert without much effort. Topped with caramel sauce, these tender pears feature a surprise filling of nuts and brown sugar.-Catherine Mueller, St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 4h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
6 medium Bartlett or D'Anjou pears
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
Optional: Vanilla ice cream and caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the ginger, brown sugar, pecans and lemon zest. Using a melon baller or long-handled spoon, core pears to within 1/4 in. of bottom. Spoon ginger mixture into the center of each. , Place pears upright in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top each with butter. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until tender. Serve with ice cream and caramel topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

M Sarim Anjum
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These pears were amazing! I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and they were the perfect dessert.


Gacha with me
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I actually really liked these. The ginger gave them a nice flavor.


Csaba Nagy
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These pears were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Sopna Rk
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pears turned out perfect. They were the perfect addition to my dessert table.


Teresa Collier
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These pears were a little too tart for my taste, but I think that's just because I used a different type of pear. Other than that, they were great.


Wynter Doyle
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I made these pears last night and they were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


mungathia dennis
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The pears are so moist and the ginger gives them a nice kick.


SAHAN MUTHUKUMARANA
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These pears are delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them.


Nathaniel Gooden
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I love this recipe! The pears are so tender and flavorful. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Waseem Haider tarar Waseem Haider tarar
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These pears were a hit! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I served them over ice cream and they were the perfect dessert.