Pear Conserve with Cherries and Hazelnuts
Pear Conserve with Cherries and Hazelnuts is a gluten free and vegan side dish. This recipe serves 3. One portion of this dish contains approximately 7g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 568 calories. Head to the store and pick up bosc pears, wine vinegar, ginger, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Peel, core, and cut pears into 1/2 inch cubes. There should be about 4 cups of fruit.
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.
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.