Asian Pears with Ginger-Maple Syrup Recipe

Name: Asian Pears with Ginger-Maple Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon matchstick-size pieces peeled fresh ginger; 1 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons whiskey or brandy; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 7-ounce chilled Asian pears; 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Servings: persons

1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon matchstick-size pieces peeled fresh ginger
1 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons whiskey or brandy
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 7-ounce chilled Asian pears
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves

1
Combine 1/4 cup water and fresh ginger in heavy medium saucepan.
2
Cover; simmer until ginger is tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in syrup, whiskey, lemon juice, lemon peel and nutmeg.
4
Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
5
(Can be made 2 days ahead.
6
Cover; chill.
7
Bring to simmer before continuing.)
8
Slice pears into rounds.
9
Overlap 6 rounds on each plate.
10
Drizzle sauce over.
11
Top with crystallized ginger and mint.

166

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon matchstick-size pieces peeled fresh ginger, 1 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons whiskey or brandy, and more.

Yes, Asian Pears with Ginger-Maple Syrup falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Pears with Ginger-Maple Syrup

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