Peppermint Pears

7 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 8 small pears with stems attached
  • 3 Tbsp. creme de menthe
  • few drops green food coloring
  • mint sprigs (to decorate)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
  2. 2
    Peel pears, leaving stems attached.
  3. 3
    Cut base of each pear so that pear sits level. Using a small, pointed knife, carefully scoop out seeds from base, so pear remains whole.

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