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Fresh Pear Sundaes
in Diana's Recipe Book
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| Servings: 6 Sundaes |
| Comments: Microwave makes magic to provide a quick dessert you can assemble in minutes, with instant coffee a surprise added flavor. |
Ingredients:  1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1-1/2 teaspoons dry instant coffee Dash salt 1 cup water 1 cup chopped fresh pears 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup pecan halves 3 fresh pears, cored and sliced into eighths 6 large scoops chocolate or vanilla ice cream |
| Instructions: Combine sugar, cornstarch, coffee and salt. Gradually stir in water. Add pears; microwave at high 4 to 6 minutes or until sauce thickens and boils; stir every 2 minutes. Add butter, vanilla and pecans; stir until butter melts. To assemble each sundae, arrange 4 pear slices in each dessert dish, top with 1 scoop ice cream and spoon over about 1/3 cup pear sauce. Note: Always be sure to use ripe pears. |
| Source: DianasDesserts.com |
| Date: June 8, 2002 |