TLC Cooking "Cranberry-Walnut Pear Wedges"

Cranberry-Walnut Pear Wedges

Cranberry-Walnut Pear Wedge

YIELD Makes 12 servings
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INGREDIENTS

3	firm ripe pears, cut into quarters and cored
1/4	cup triple sec*
2	tablespoons orange juice
1/2	cup prepared cranberry fruit relish
1/4	cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4	cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese

*Omit liqueur, if desired. Increase orange juice to 1/4 cup. Add 2 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar to marinade.

PREPARATION:

Place pears in large resealable food storage bag. Pour liqueur and orange juice over pears; seal bag. Turn bag several times to coat pears evenly. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.
Drain pears; discard marinade. Place pears on serving platter. Spoon cranberry relish evenly into cavities of pears; sprinkle with walnuts and cheese. Garnish, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Fruit Desserts

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

DIETARY EXCHANGE:

Fat	1/2
Fruit	1

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