Bay Flavored Pears

Name: Bay Flavored Pears
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 5 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 unripe pears, peeled, and stemmed; 5 -8 bay leaves, lightly crushed; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 13 black peppercorns, crushed

Submitted by Curry in California

"Inspired by a recipe in Herbs & Spices by Jill Norman"

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Ready In:: 3hrs 5mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 unripe pears, peeled, and stemmed
5 -8 bay leaves, lightly crushed
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sugar
13 black peppercorns, crushed

directions

Place sugar, water and half of the bay leaves in a casserole dish.
Lay the pears in the dish.
Insert the rest of the bay over and between the pears. Sprinkle the peppercorns over the pears.
Cover the casserole dish and bake in a 180 degree F oven until very soft, about 3 hours.
Serve right out of the oven or refrigerated.