Baked Pears Framboise
Source: old magazine clipping 4 lg, partially ripe Barlett pears Lemon juice 2 tbsp butter 3/4 c dry white wine 1/4-1/3 c granulated sugar 3 tbsp raspberry syrup 1/2 c finely chopped blanched almonds 1 c fresh raspberries, for garnish Heat over to 350°F. Peel pears, cut each in 1/2 lengthwise; then carefully core them. Place cut side down in well-buttered baking dish. Sprinkle pears with lemon juice & p! lace tin y bits of butter on each 1/2. Set dish aside. In saucepan, combine wine, sugar & 2 tbsp raspberry syrup. Bring to boil. As soon as sugar is dissolved, pour wine over pears. Place baking dish in over & bake 15-20 min or until tender when pierced with tip of sharp knife. Transfer pears to ovenproof serving platter, placing them cut side down in decorative pattern. Place flameproof baking dish over high heat & cook pan juices until well reduced & syrupy. Add remaining tbsp raspberry syrup. Taste pan juices, if too sweet, add a little more lemon juice. Spoon sauce around pears. Sprinkle pears with almonds. Heat broiler. Place pears in broiler, but just until almonds are nicely crisp. Be sure not to burn them. Remove dish from broiler & cool to room temp. Place fresh raspberries in sm mound in center of dish & sprinkle lightly with sugar. Serve pears at room temp with an optional side bowl of sweetened whipped cream. 4-6 servings thanks to Lil "The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." ~Sylvia --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
