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Scarlet Pears

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List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 cups cranberries
  
• 3/4 cup water
  
• 6 ripe medium pears
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 1/3 cup amaretto or hazelnut liqueur
  
• 1 cup whipping cream
  
• 2 Tbsp amaretto or hazelnut liqueur (opt.)
  
• Toasted sliced or slivered almonds
  
• Fresh mint (opt.)
  






Instructions



1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven combine cranberries and water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until cranberry skins begin to pop. Cool slightly. Place mixture in a food processor bowl or blender container. Cover and process or blend till almost smooth; sieve mixture, if desired. Return mixture to pan.
   
   
2. Meanwhile, peel and core pears, leaving stems intact. If necessary, cut a thin slice from bottom of pears so they stand upright. Add sugar and the 1/3 cup amaretto to cranberry mixture; bring to boiling. Add pears, turning to coat. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Cool. Serve warm, or chill (covered) until serving time.
   
   
3. To serve, in a mixing bowl beat whipping cream and the 2 tablespoons amaretto (if desired) on medium speed of electric mixer until soft peaks form. Divide cranberry sauce among 6 dessert plates; place a pear on each plate.
   
   Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with toasted almonds and mint, if desired.
   
   Makes 6 servings.