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                            Triple Pear Puree

Recipe By     : Terry Pogue tpogue@idsonline.com
Serving Size  : 14   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ham

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6      pounds        Anjou pears (each cut in 1/8ths) -- peeled, cored
     1/2  cup           water
     2/3  cup           pear vinegar
     2/3  cup           sugar
     2/3  cup           poire William or pear brandy

Simmer pears and water in heavy large saucepan until pears are very
soft, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Puree mixture in
blender in batches until smooth. Return to saucepan. Mix in vinegar
and sugar. Simmer until reduced by 1/3 and thickened to consistency of
applesauce, stirring frequently, about 40 minutes. Mix in poire
William. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead and refrigerated.) Serve Triple
Pear Puree at room temperature.

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Per serving: 37 Calories; 0g Fat (0% calories from fat); 0g Protein;
10g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 0mg Sodium