Pear and Lavender Charlottes

1. 1

   Set out six 5-oz.

2. 2

   glasses for filling.

3. 3

   Finely grind lavender with 3/4 tsp.

4. 4

   sugar using mortar and pestle.

5. 5

   Stir into yogurt, and set aside.

6. 6

   Bring remaining sugar and 1 1/2 cups water to a simmer in medium saucepan.

7. 7

   Add pears, and simmer 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Lift pears from syrup with slotted spoon, reserving syrup.

9. 9

   Dice pears.

10. 10

    Divide into six portions on cutting board.

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    To assemble Charlottes: Dip ladyfinger halves briefly in syrup, plain side down, and arrange in glasses, placing 1 piece flat in bottom of each glass, and standing 4 pieces around sides of each glass (plain side facing inward).

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    Scoop 1 Tbs.

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    yogurt in center of each serving, top with one-sixth of pears, 1-Tbs.

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    dollop yogurt, and 1 more dipped ladyfinger half, plain side down.

15. 15

    Chill Charlottes 2 hours, or overnight.

16. 16

    Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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