Gingered Pear Ring

Yield: 6 portions

Ingredients

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin

Water

3 1/2 cups canned pineapple juice, divided

1/2 cup sugar

2 whole ginger root, each 1-inch long, cracked

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 medium-sized ripe pears

Directions:

Soften gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water. Place pineapple juice, sugar and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes; strain out ginger. Mix lemon juice and softened gelatin. Refrigerate until mixture begins to thicken. Cut unpeeled pears into 1/2-inch cubes (makes 2 cups). Fold pears into gelatin mixture. Pour into a 1-quart ring mold. Chill until firm and ready to serve. Just before serving unmold onto a serving plate. ( Diced peaches or apples may be substituted for the pears.)

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