Apricot Ginger Pear Parfaits Recipe

Name: Apricot Ginger Pear Parfaits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 firm-ripe pears (3 pounds); 5 oz dried apricots (preferably California; 1 heaping cup); 4 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 cup water; 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar; 4 (4- by 1-inch) strips fresh lemon zest; 1 (3-inch) piece cinnamon stick; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 (8-ounce) container nonfat vanilla yogurt; Garnish: diced fresh pear and dried apricot slivers; Special equipment: a food mill fitted with medium disk

Servings: persons

6 firm-ripe pears (3 pounds)
5 oz dried apricots (preferably California; 1 heaping cup)
4 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 cup water
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
4 (4- by 1-inch) strips fresh lemon zest
1 (3-inch) piece cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 (8-ounce) container nonfat vanilla yogurt
Garnish: diced fresh pear and dried apricot slivers
Special equipment: a food mill fitted with medium disk

1
Peel 4 pears (2 pounds) and coarsely chop (including cores), then transfer to a 3- to 4-quart saucepan.
2
Add apricots, ginger, water, 2 tablespoons sugar, zest, cinnamon stick, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and simmer, covered, until pears are very tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Discard cinnamon stick and force mixture through food mill into a bowl.
4
If desired, stir in up to 1 tablespoon additional sugar and cool sauce.
5
While sauce is cooling, peel, core, and finely dice (1/3 inch) remaining 2 pears (1 pound), then toss with remaining tablespoon lemon juice in a bowl.
6
Spoon 1/4 cup sauce into each of 6 (8-ounce) glasses and top each serving with 2 tablespoons diced pear.
7
Then spread 2 tablespoons yogurt in each glass and top with 2 more tablespoons diced pear and 1/4 cup sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 firm-ripe pears (3 pounds), 5 oz dried apricots (preferably California; 1 heaping cup), 4 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger, 1/2 cup water, and more.

Yes, Apricot Ginger Pear Parfaits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apricot Ginger Pear Parfaits

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