Ginger-Almond Pears by Dr. Weil
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
5
ingredients
- 5 firm ripe pears
- 3 cups apple cider
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot
- salt
- 3 tablespoons arrowroot
- 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract
directions
- Peel and quarter the pears. Core them then slice thinly.
- Place in a saucepan with the apple cider and gingerroot. Add a pinch of salt. (Due to family preference, I used less than a tsp and the flavor was already distinct.).
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until pears are tender. (About 15 minutes).
- Dissolve arrowroot starch in 1/3 cup cold water and add to the simmering pears. Stir until the sauce is thick and clear.
- Remove from heat and stir in almond extract. Serve warm or cold.
- Note: I have only made this once, I found that depending on the size of your pears it makes much more than 4 servings. I did not peel the pears but I think it would have been better if I did. Also I used potato starch since I don't keep arrowroot on hand and it seemed to work fine.
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