Name: Asian Pears with Ginger-Maple Syrup
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon matchstick-size pieces peeled fresh ginger; 1 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons whiskey or brandy; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 7-ounce chilled Asian pears; 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon matchstick-size pieces peeled fresh ginger

1 cup pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons whiskey or brandy

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

4 7-ounce chilled Asian pears

2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Preparation

Step 1
Combine 1/4 cup water and fresh ginger in heavy medium saucepan. Cover; simmer until ginger is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in syrup, whiskey, lemon juice, lemon peel and nutmeg. Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
Step 2
Slice pears into rounds. Overlap 6 rounds on each plate. Drizzle sauce over. Top with crystallized ginger and mint.

TagsFruit Dessert Dessert Brandy Alcohol Beverages Whiskey Ginger Herbs & Spices Asian Pear Fruit Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegan Quick Easy 30 Minutes or Less Make Ahead Simmer Bon Appétit

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