Best Tropical Stuffed Pears Recipes

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PEAR-PECAN STUFFING



Pear-Pecan Stuffing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • In a large deep skillet, saute 1 each chopped onion and carrot, 2 chopped celery stalks and 1 tablespoon each sage and thyme in 1 stick butter for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and add 2 diced Bosc pears, then saute 2 minutes.
  • Pour in 1/4 cup bourbon and simmer 2 minutes, then add 2 1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth. Return to a simmer until step 5.
  • In a large bowl, mix 2 eggs and 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
  • Add to the bowl 16 cups toasted white bread cubes, 1 cup toasted pecans and the hot broth mixture.
  • Gently toss the stuffing, then spread in a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Dot the top with butter or turkey pan drippings, cover and bake 30 minutes at 350. Uncover and bake until golden, 20 more minutes.

STUFFED PEARS



Stuffed Pears image

My husband loves red pears and this is a recipe he came up with. My husband prefers to cut the top off of the pear and stuff them from the top. I, however, feel it's easier to slice the pears in half lengthwise.

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 red pears
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup gouda cheese, shredded
1/4 cup pecans, chopped (toasted)
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Slice pears in half lengthwise and scoop out a little of the flesh to make bowls.
  • Brush pears with oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme.
  • Roast pears for 15 minutes and then take out of the oven.
  • Combine cheese, bacon and nuts. Fill pears with mixture.
  • Put the pears back in the oven and roast 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.8, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 359.8, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 22.8, Protein 2.5

TROPICAL PARFAITS



Tropical Parfaits image

When entertaining guests, Nancy Stock of Minonk, Illinois often adds sliced bananas to this layered pudding dessert. "It makes a beautiful presentation and is good for you, too," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cold whole milk
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon grated lime zest, optional
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted, divided
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Whipped cream in a can
2 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk the milk, extract and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in coconut and lime zest if desired. In each of two 1-1/2-cup parfait glasses or dessert dishes, layer about 1/3 cup pudding mixture, 1/4 cup pineapple, 2 tablespoons almonds, 1/3 cup pudding mixture, 1/4 cup strawberries, 2 tablespoons almonds and remaining pudding mixture., Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with the remaining almonds. Garnish with cherries.

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