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Curried Pears

turkey, christmas

1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot or small onion; chopped
2 teaspoons mild curry paste
1/2 cup pear nectar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 small pears; about 3 pounds

In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook chopped shallot, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Stir in curry paste; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add pear nectar and sugar; bring to boil, stirring until blended. Set aside. Peel pears, without removing stems if possible; cut in half. Using melon baller or spoon, scoop out core. Place in single layer, cut-side up, in shallow baking dish; pour sauce over top. Cover and bake in 325°F oven for 30 minutes. Turn pears over; bake, basting occasionally, for 30 minutes or until glazed and tender but not mushy. Let cool. (Make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.) Serve as accompaniment for turkey.

Contributor: Canadian Living Magazine, December, 2000

Yield: 8 to 10 serving

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