Pears With Maple Syrup Pecans And Cranberries Microwave Recipes

PEAR AND GREENS SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients except oil with wire whisk. Beat in oil until blended.
• Place pecans in 1-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on High 2 minutes to 2 minutes 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until browned.
• Divide salad greens among 6 serving plates. Arrange pear wedges on greens; sprinkle with pecans and cranberries. Drizzle vinaigrette over salads.

QUICK AND EASY CHUNKY MICROWAVE MAPLE CINNAMON APPLE/PEAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine Cortland apples, Golden Delicious apples, and Bartlett pears together in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Add water, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the apple-pear mixture and toss to coat.
• Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and cut a 1-inch slot in the center of the plastic wrap to allow steam to escape.
• Cook apple mixture in the microwave on high for 10 minutes. Carefully remove and discard plastic wrap. Stir apple mixture. Cook in the microwave on high until fruit is hot and tender, another 6 minutes.
• Stir maple syrup into fruit mixture. Cool completely before refrigerating.

MAPLE PEARS WITH PECANS & CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Peel and halve the pears and scoop out the core with a teaspoon. Lay the halves in a shallow microwaveable dish, cut side down, along with the cranberries. Pour 2 tbsp of the maple syrup over and cover with cling film. Microwave on High for 3 mins until softened, stirring halfway through. Uncover and leave to cool for a few mins. Stir the pecan nuts through the syrup.
• Spoon into serving dishes, drizzle extra maple syrup, if you like, and serve with yogurt.

PEARS WITH MAPLE SYRUP, PECANS AND CRANBERRIES - MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Microwave method:.
• Place the peeled, cored and halved pears into a microwaveable dish. Place them cut side down.
• Scatter the dried cranberries over the pears.
• Pour 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup over the pears & cranberries & cover with microwaveable cling film.
• Microwave on High for 3 minutes until softened, stirring half way through.
• Uncover and leave to cool off slightly for a few minutes.
• Stir the pecan nuts through the syrup.
• Spoon into serving dishes making sure EVERYONE gets some nutty syrup & cranberries! (1 pear - 2 halves per person!).
• Drizzle over the remaining maple syrup.
• Serve with ice cream or creme fraiche. Yoghurt is nice with this dessert too.
• Oven baking method:.
• Pre-heat oven to 200 C or 400°F.
• Follow recipe as above, making sure the dish is oven proof!
• Bake for about 45 minutes or until pears are soft but still holding their shape.
• Mix in nuts as before and serve as before.
• (These can also be cooked in a deep frying pan, skillet or wok on top of the stove with a lid placed over them; Bring them to a slow boil and then simmer gently for about 30 - 45 minutes. Serve as before.).

MAPLE PEARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until pears are tender., In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Serve with warm pears.

PEAR AND MAPLE CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Make topping:
• Combine all ingredients in processor. Process until walnuts are coarsely chopped and small moist clumps form. Transfer topping to medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• Make pears:
• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Toss all ingredients except sour cream in large bowl to blend. Let stand 15 minutes. Transfer pear mixture to 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle topping over pears. Bake until pears are tender, juices bubble thickly and topping is golden and crisp, about 30 minutes. Let stand at least 10 minutes. Serve warm with sour cream.

MAPLE PEARS WITH PECANS & CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Peel and halve the pears and scoop out the core with a teaspoon. Lay the halves in a shallow microwaveable dish, cut side down, along with the cranberries.
• Pour 2 tbsp of the maple syrup over and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High for 3 mins until softened, stirring halfway through. Uncover and leave to cool for a few minutes Stir the pecan nuts through the syrup.
• Spoon into serving dishes, drizzle extra maple syrup, if you like, and serve with yogurt.

PEARS GLAZED WITH MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a chilled mixing bowl, combine cream and cardamom and whip until cream holds soft peaks. Refrigerate, covered.
• Quarter, core, and peel pears. Cut quarters in half and sprinkle with lemon juice.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange pears in skillet and cook on one side until pears just begin to brown, about 3 minutes. Add maple syrup and cook until pears are tender, about 1 minute more. Turn pears and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and allow pears to cool slightly. Transfer to bowls and serve warm, topped with whipped cream.