Pear Melba Dumplings Recipe

Name: Pear Melba Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening; 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water; 6 small ripe pears, peeled and cored; 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen raspberries, thawed; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; Ice cream, optional

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
6 small ripe pears, peeled and cored
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 package (10 ounces) frozen raspberries, thawed
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Ice cream, optional

1
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and cornstarch. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the water, tossing with a fork until pastry forms a ball. On a floured surface, roll into a 21x14-in. rectangle. Cut into six squares.
2
Place one pear in center of each square. Pack pear centers with brown sugar; sprinkle with cinnamon. Brush edges of squares with milk; fold up corners to center and pinch to seal.
3
Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Brush with milk; sprinkle with sugar. Bake, uncovered, at 375u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
4
For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Add raspberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Serve warm over warm dumplings with ice cream if desired.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, 2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening, and more.

Yes, Pear Melba Dumplings 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.

Pear Melba Dumplings

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