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                               Minted Pears

Recipe By     : RECIPE DU JOUR - http://www.recipedujour.com
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fruits

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          sugar
   2      cups          water
   6      medium        firm and ripe pears -- peeled, halved, and
                        -- cored
   6      sprigs        fresh mint -- (or 1/4 tsp
                        -- peppermint extract)
                        chocolate morsels

In medium saucepan combine sugar with water.  Stir over moderate heat until sug
ar dissolves.  Increase to high and bring to boil.  Add pears and mint and simm
er, uncovered (turning pears once or twice) for 10 to 15 minutes or until tende
r but firm.  Remove from heat and allow to cool.  Place pears in a glass bowl a
nd pour syrup over them.  Cover and refrigerate until chilled (at least 1 hour)
.  When serving, garnish with a few chocolate morsels.

 MC formatted using MC Buster 2.0g & SNT

Receive from  RECIPE DU JOUR [richrowand@recipedujour.com] on Friday, August 14
, 1998 5:19 AM


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