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Candied Ginger Pears
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During the holidays, it can be hard to get away from cream and butter-laden desserts. But this superhero Candied Ginger Pears dessert from my book (p. 279), is delicious and sophisticated, and is a great option to serve to your guests!
  • Prep time: 20 minutes
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  • Cook time: 30 minutes
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  • Total time: 50 minutes
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  • Servings: 6
  • 1 cup(s) of ground almonds
  • 2 tbsp. of brown rice syrup
  • 3 large or 4 small pears, halved and core scooped out
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) of pear or apple juice
  • 1 tsp. of ginger juice (grate 1” fresh ginger and use your fingers to squeeze out the juice)
  • 1 Pinch of fine sea salt
  • 1 tbsp. of kuzu mixed with 1 T cold pear juice
  • 1 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. of lemon zest
  • 4 tsp. of maple syrup (optional)
Steps
  1. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat
  2. Add the almonds and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and golden brown
  3. Transfer to a small bowl to cool
  4. When cool, buzz the almonds in a food processor or blender until very finely ground
  5. Heat the rice syrup in a small saucepan
  6. Add the ground almonds and stir over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens
  7. Set aside
  8. Arrange the pears in a deep skillet, cut sides up
  9. Add the pear or apple juice to the pan along with the ginger juice and salt
  10. Cover the pan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 7-10 minutes, or until the pear halves are soft
  11. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pears to a serving platter, reserving the cooking liquid
  12. Fill the hollow of each pear with some of the ground almond mixture
  13. Stir the diluted kuzu into the reserved cooking liquid, and heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens
  14. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and zest
  15. Pour the sauce over the pears and serve
  16. For extra sweetness and some color, drizzle each pear with 1 teaspoon maple syrup
3 Comments
  • 1 – Mar 17, 2011
This sounds so yummy! I can't wait to add it to my menu :)
User AvatarDanielle Hickinbotham
  • 2 – Jun 8, 2011
Before turning macro, i used to brush past desserts like this. I made this the other day though and was blown away! It was delicious! Cant wait to make it again! x
User Avatarnatalie1981
  • 3 – Jun 9, 2011
I have made these twice and they are delicious, we actually ate them for breakfast with brown rice waffles, YUMMMM!
User AvatarDiane Morris