Mushy Pears

Posted: Thu, Aug 27 2009, 8:26 am Post subject: Mushy Pears

I have about 6 mushy pears that need to be used - any ideas for an easy dessert or side dish?

Posted: Thu, Aug 27 2009, 8:31 am Post subject: re: Mushy Pears

compote?
put it in pastry dough like turnovers?

Posted: Thu, Aug 27 2009, 8:35 am Post subject:

pear sauce - but I would add more fruit to make more - about 3 lbs altogether ... got apples or add berries for a neat flavour ... simply peel, dice, cook on low for a long long time ... no sugar needed - it's natural ... little dd does this all the time Mr. Green

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Beginner Joined: Jun 30 2009 Posts: 8

I've made a pear/cranberry crumble from the Binah magazine (I substituted frozen strawberries for the cranberries). or warm pear crepes which are a tad time consuming to make... Let me know if you want the recipes.

Platinum Member Joined: Mar 07 2007 Posts: 10429

Make a granita or sorbet. Peel, core and destem the fruit, puree it, then add lemon juice (to prevent browning and add tartness), sugar and water, and freeze , preferably in a metal pan to speed the process. Check on it at intervals, and when ice starts to form on the edges, break it up with a fork. Keep doing this every so often till it's all frozen. You will now have a "granita". For a smooth "sorbet", let freeze partway--do not allow it to freeze solid--and process in a food processor with s-blade till smooth but not liquefied. Return to feezer.

Gold Member Joined: Mar 14 2006 Posts: 1879

pear cobbler - easy and delicious, and freezes fine (and fattening Sad

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