Best Gingered Pears And Parsnips Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

GINGER-GLAZED PEARL ONIONS AND PARSNIPS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Kosher salt
10 ounces red pearl onions, unpeeled
1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled, quartered lengthwise, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 thin slices ginger
1 large sprig rosemary
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons brandy (optional)
2 to 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
Freshly ground pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for topping

Steps:

Fill a large skillet halfway with water; add a pinch of salt, cover and bring to a boil. Add the pearl onions and cook 1 minute to loosen the skins, then drain and rinse under cold water. Using kitchen shears, trim the root ends of the onions, then peel off the skins. Return the onions to the skillet.
Add the parsnips, ginger, rosemary, garlic, wine, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water to the skillet with the onions. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates and the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. (If the liquid evaporates too quickly, add more water, 1/4 cup at a time.) Discard the ginger, garlic and rosemary. (The vegetables can be made up to 3 hours ahead to this point; cover and refrigerate.)
Reduce the heat to medium high; add the vinegar, brandy and butter and cook, stirring, until the vegetables just start to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water and cook, swirling the pan, until the vegetables are glazed, about 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper and top with parsley.
Per serving: Calories: 185; Total Fat: 5 grams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Total carbohydrates: 30 grams; Sugar: 12 grams; Fiber: 7 grams; Cholesterol: 13 milligrams; Sodium: 122 milligrams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 13 milligrams, Sodium 122 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 12 grams