Amaretto Flavor Poached Pears Recipe

• 1 quart white grape juice Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 6 x hard and almost ripened pears
• 8 ounce nonfat ricotta cheese
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. chopped maraschino cherries
• 1/4 c. toasted and slivered almonds
• 12 x amaretti cookies, (optional)

1. Makes 6 servings
2. This dessert is incredibly easy to prepare, yet elegant sufficient to serve at a formal holiday dinner party.
3. Be sure which the pears aren't too ripe, as very soft pears tend to break apart during the poaching process.
4. 1.
5. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine grape juice, lemon zest and juice, and extract.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. 2.
8. Peel pears, leaving stems intact.
9. Using a melon bailer, core pears from the blossom end.
10. Place pears upright, in bubbling juices, reduce heat, cover, and simmer slowly for 20 to 30 min, till tender.
11. 3.
12. In a mixing bowl combine ricotta, sugar, and cherries.
13. Cover and chill till ready to use.
14. 4.
15. When pears are done, remove from poaching liquid with a slotted spoon.
16. Using a spoon or possibly tiny scoop, fill core cavity of each pear with ricotta mix and place on a dessert plate.
17. Sprinkle with almonds and serve with Italian amaretti cookies, if you like.
18. LACTO

white grape juice, almond, ricotta cheese, sugar, maraschino cherries, almonds, amaretti cookies

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/amaretto-flavor-poached-pears-64432 (may not work)