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Pennsylvania Ginger Pears

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Submitted by: dnoel1724467

 

Photo by: Katy Stovall

Sweet pears, stewed in a lemon-ginger sauce make an elegant side dish for special holiday dinners.
 

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds firm, ripe pears
  • 1/2 cup slivered lemon rind
  • 12 cups water
  • 1 tbsp cracked ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 pounds light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

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Method

Peel, core and quarter pears and place into a 5 quart saucepan. Boil lemon rind in water 10 minutes, drain and discard water. Add rind to pears. Tie ginger in a cheesecloth sachet and add pears with remaining ingredients. Simmer 1 hour or until pears are soft and transclucent, stirring frequently. Remove cheesecloth and serve.

 

Notes: Add Pennsylvania Ginger Pears to your Thanksgiving table as a side condiment. They are also delicious on poundcake and used on left over turkey sandwiches.

 

Number of Servings: 2 1/2 pints

 

Submitted by: dnoel1724467 ()

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