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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (274g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: ouzo
Calories 432
Calories from Fat 203		(46%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 22.6g	34%
	Saturated Fat 7.9g	39%
	Monounsaturated Fat 10.7g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 50mg		16%
Sodium 157mg		6%
Potassium 322mg		9%
Total Carbohydrate 56.7g		18%
	Dietary Fiber 8.0g	31%
	Sugars 25.0g
Protein 5.1g		10%
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Ouzo Spiced Pears Wrapped in Puff Pastry

Recipe #169847 | 40 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: NcMysteryShopper
May 25, 2006

The presentation of this dessert really makes this dessert look wonderful. This recipe was posted for Zaar World Tour II. Recipe adapted from Gourmet Mediterranean.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

6 large pears, cored and peeled but stems intact
3 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground fennel
1 pinch black pepper
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons ouzo
3 tablespoons butter
1 sheet puff pastry, cut into 6 rectangles
1 egg, lightly beaten together with
1 tablespoon water

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, fennel seed, pepper, raisins,ouzo & butter. Stuff a little of the spice mixture into each pear, pressing it inches.
3
Cut each rectangle of puff pastry into an "X" shape. Place pear in center of each "X" and bring up the sides and wrap, overlapping and sealing with a little water.
4
Shape leaves out of left-over pastry and adhere to pears with a little water.
5
Brush with egg wash and bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for about 20 minutes, or until golden.

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From: Mrs Goodall

On Jun 15, 2006

I had high hopes for this recipe...it was quite easy, and looked pretty fancy, but I just didn't like them much...I'd like to hear others reviews on this...The alcohol in the ouzo didn't really burn off, and left a bitter flavor. I used really wonderful Comice Pears and somehow they were less sweet after cooking, even with the added sugar. Just not sure about this one...

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From: ~Rita~

On Jun 12, 2006

Was delish! The only problem was the puff pastry was not enough. I do suggest using a square of the pastry and bring it up and around the pear so it is completely enclosed. Following the directions above the 2 strips which I rolled out left pear showing. I did add the butter to the filling as that was not in the directions?! My DH got to the center expecting seeds and found raisins! A nice surprise for all! I am rating this 5 stars because it is really good and would have given it 10 stars. Just take note of the butter and do use more puff pastry. !