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Pears
Nutrients per serving
  • 6 g protein
  • 9 g fat
  • 66 g carbohydrates
  • 355 calories
  • High Source of Fibre

Pears

Grilled Ginger Pear Sundaes

Pears team well with peppery and slightly sweet ginger. Make the ice cream a few days ahead for best flavour and convenience.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Freezing Time: 2 hours
Cooking Time: n/a
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups (500 mL) low-fat vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt, softened
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) diced crystallized ginger
  • 4 large ripe but firm Ontario Pears or Peaches
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter, melted
  • 4 tsp (20 mL) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground ginger
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) caramel sundae topping
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) toasted sweetened flaked coconut
Preparation:

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, carrots, onions, garlic,ginger, curry and mustard powder. Saute 5 to 7 minutes until onion begins to soften.

Cut pears in half lengthwise and core. In small bowl, mix together butter, sugar and ground ginger; brush some on cut surfaces. Place cut side down, on grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill for 2 to 3 minutes or until grill marked. Brush skin with remaining butter mixture; turn over and grill for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Scoop ginger ice cream onto individual plates or bowls.

Arrange 2 peach halves beside ice cream. Drizzle with caramel sauce; sprinkle with coconut. Serve immediately.

Tips: Instead of barbecuing, heat a ridged grill pan over medium heat for 5 minutes and grill as directed.

Crystallized or candied ginger and is available in the bulk section of grocery stores.