Recipe #1283
Pears with Mint
| Preparation: | 15 min |
| Marinating/Waiting: | 0 min |
| Cooking: | 30 min |
| Total: | 45 min |
4
servings
servings
| Category: | Desserts |
| Subcategory: | Fruits |
| Source: | Chef Soeur Angèle |
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Recipe ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) syrup
- Whole green peppercorn to taste
- 2 pears
- 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) mint extract
- 4 mint leaves
Preparation
Syrup: In a pan, mix 1/2 cup (125 mL) water, 3 Tbsp. (45 mL) white sugar and 1 tsp. (5 mL) lemon juice; bring to a boil and simmer 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
In a pan, bring syrup to a boil; add green peppercorn.
Halve the pears; remove core with a melon baller.
Poach in syrup 10 minutes or until soft; set aside.
Remove core with a melon baller.
Moisten pear halves with cream of mint.
Garnish each pear half with a mint leaf.
Suggestion
* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.
Metro encourages moderation in the consumption of alcohol. The sale of alcoholic beverages, as prescribed by law, is restricted to adults only. And, please, don't drink and drive!
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