*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     Minted Pears With Honey Walnuts

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Honey Walnuts:
   2       ts           Low or no fat margarine
   2       tb           Honey
     1/2   c            Walnuts
                        Minted Pears:
   4       c            Water
   3                    Mint tea bags
     1/2   c            Honey
  12       sm           Pears -- preferably Seckel or
                        - Forelle
                        Lemon juice

  Honey Walnuts:

  Butter a small cookie sheet. Melt butter and honey in a medium
  skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts. Cook, stirring often for
  5 minutes until walnuts start to carmelize. Spread nut mixture
  on cookie sheets to cool.
  
  Minted Pears:

  Bring water to boiling in a large saucepan. Remove from heat. Add
  teabags and 1/2 cup honey, stirring to dissolve honey. Cover and
  steep for 5 minutes. Peel pears, leaving stems intact. Rub each
  with lemon juice to prevent discoloring.
  
  Remove tea bags from tea. Bring tea to a simmer. Add pears. Cover
  and simmer for 10 to 20 minutes until tender. Time depends on the
  ripeness and size of the pears.
  
  To Serve:

  Pears may be served hot or cold in poaching syrup. Spoon 3 pears
  into each of 4 serving dishes, or one a piece if using larger
  pears. Sprinkle with honey walnuts.


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