VANILLA-GINGER ASIAN PEARS

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The crisp, juicy texture and sweet, almost-floral flavor of Asian pears require little accompaniment. These pears do not soften when ripe; choose uniformly firm, unblemished fruit when shopping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium Asian pears, cored and quartered
1 piece (2 inches) ginger, thinly sliced
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, pod reserved
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
4 cups water
Store-bought cookies, such as Jules Destrooper wafers, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut each pear quarter lengthwise into 4 slices, and place in a large bowl. Bring ginger, vanilla seeds and pod, sugar, and water to a boil in a small saucepan for 3 minutes. Pour mixture over pears. Press a piece of parchment directly on surface, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Discard vanilla pod and ginger. Divide pears among 4 bowls, and serve with cookies or wafers on the side if desired.

Ewan Ladd
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up ripe pears.


MrBodeci
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This is a great recipe for a healthy dessert. The pears are a good source of fiber and the ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory.


Amir Hardy
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is what really makes it.


Ali Haider Ali Haider
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This dish is perfect for a fall dessert. The pears are in season and the ginger adds a warm and spicy flavor.


Mdmasum Md
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The pears are sweet and juicy, the ginger is spicy, and the sauce is tangy and flavorful.


Alyan Saeed
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. The pears are cooked in the microwave, so there's no need to heat up the oven.


Brittany Schlinker
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the pears and the sauce.


Ff Account 1
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The pears were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.