Chilled Pears, Cnd
INGREDIENTS:
8 Pears; peeled, cored, diced
2 c Water
1/4 ts Sea salt
4 tb Brown rice syrup
1/2 ts Peeled, finely minced ginger
-OR-
1/2 ts -Powdered ginger
1/4 ts Anise extract (optional)
Mint leaves, fresh
Strawberries for garnish
8 Pears; peeled, cored, diced
2 c Water
1/4 ts Sea salt
4 tb Brown rice syrup
1/2 ts Peeled, finely minced ginger
-OR-
1/2 ts -Powdered ginger
1/4 ts Anise extract (optional)
Mint leaves, fresh
Strawberries for garnish
Bring the pears, water, and salt to a simmer. Add the rice syrup and ginger (and the anise extract, if you wish). Simmer for 3 more minutes. Allow the mixture to cool. Then puree the mixture and chill. Serve garnished with mint leaves or strawberries. From _Friendly Foods_ by Bro. Ron Picarski