Poached Papaya and Pear

Submitted by Ambervim

"I found this to use the bounty of my yard."

 

• Ready In: 12mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 large ripe papaya
• 1 large pear
• 1⁄2 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon lime, peel finely shredded
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• lime, long thin lime peel strips (optional)

directions

1. Cut papaya in half lengthwise. Remove peel and seeds. Cut fruit into bite size pieces. Halve and core pear; cut into thin slices. Stir together orange juice, lime peel and nutmeg in a medium skillet. Add papaya and pear; bring to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or till pear is tender. Remove from heat. With a slotted spoon, transfer fruit to a serving bowl. Stir together the lime juice and cornstarch. Return skillet to heat. Stir cornstarch mixture into orange juice mixture. Cook and stir until thickened; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Pour sauce over fruit. Garnish with lime peel strips if desired. Serve warm or cool.