SLOW-COOKED GINGERED PEARS

Slow-Cooked Gingered Pears image

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

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.