Tangy Franks and Pears Recipe

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This entree is one of my comfort foods. The combination of sweet fruit flavors and a touch of spicy meat is surprisingly compatible. -Josephine Laughlin, Norwich, New York

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Tangy Franks and Pears Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1 large potato, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 hot dogs, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium ripe pears, peeled and diced
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions

In a skillet, saute the potato, onion and celery in butter until celery is tender. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 956 calories, 51 g fat (26 g saturated fat), 112 mg cholesterol, 1,499 mg sodium, 116 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Tangy Franks and Pears in Reminisce January/February 2003, p50