Best Sherried Pears Recipes

SHERRIED PEARS

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 large ripe pears
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sweet sherry

Steps:

Peel, core and halve the pears. Toss them with the lemon juice.
Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan. When the sugar has dissolved, add the pears, lower the heat and simmer until the pears are just tender, about 10 minutes.
Drain the pears, transfer them to a shallow serving dish and pour the sherry over them. Turn them in the sherry once or twice. Serve the pears while they are still warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 245, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 12 milligrams, Sugar 42 grams

SHERRIED PEARS

SHERRIED PEARS image

Categories Fruit Side Bake Quick & Easy

Yield 4 - 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 lbs pears
1/4 c. vermouth
1/4 c. apricot preserves
1/2 c. fine macaroon crumbs
3 T butter

Steps:

Arrange pears in an 8" round baking dish. In a small bowl beat together vermouth and apricot preserves. Pour over pears. Sprinkle with macaroon crumbs and dot with butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 min. Makes 4-6 servings.