Pear Conserve with Cherries and Hazelnuts

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Great with Turkey with Apricot Glaze! Can be made without the nuts 4 days ahead; add the nuts just before serving.

Servings:
6
Yield:
3 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Bosc pears

  • 1 cup dried cherries

  • ½ cup red wine vinegar

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup hazelnuts

Directions

  1. Peel, core, and cut pears into 1/2 inch cubes. There should be about 4 cups of fruit.

  2. Combine pears, dried cherries, vinegar, sugar, ginger, pepper, and salt in a heavy large saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. Can be prepared 4 days ahead.

  3. Toast hazelnuts at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) on an ungreased baking sheet for 5 to 8 minutes. Husk the nuts, and chop coarsely. Stir into pear conserve. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

306 Calories
7g Fat
60g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 306
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 104mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 60g 22%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 43g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 267mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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