Raspberry Puree
The yummy recipe for Pears with Raspberry Sauce was shared by Constance Rak of Westlake, Ohio. "This dish came about when I was expecting company and wanted to make a light pretty dessert with items that I already had on hand," she recalls. "My guests really enjoyed it. I now make it as often as I can--new audience, same dessert, everybody loves it!"4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
- 4 medium firm pears
- 2 cups white grape juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Whipped cream
Directions
- Place raspberries in a blender; cover and process until pureed.
- Strain, reserving juice; set aside. Discard seeds. Core pears from
- bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears; set aside.
- In a large saucepan, bring the grape juice, sugar and lemon juice to
- a boil; add pears. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or
- until tender; drain.
- For each serving, spoon raspberry sauce on plate, then top with a
- pear. Garnish with whipped cream. Yield: 4 servings.