SLOW-ROASTED PEAR CHIPS
Slow-roasted pear chips let you switch out the crackers on your cheese plate for something seasonal (and gluten-free). The slightly sweet crisps are the perfect crunchy partner for a round of gooey triple-cream cheese and some toasted pecans. Of course, the chips are also a satisfying -- and wholesome -- snack all by themselves.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Very thinly slice pears lengthwise with a mandoline or chef's knife and place in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 225 degrees oven 1 1/2 hours. Flip slices and continue baking until darkened slightly and edges have curled (they should still be pliable), 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Transfer to a wire rack and let stand until cool and crisp. Store at room temperature in an airtight container up to 1 week.
AUTUMN PEAR BREAD
Pears give these little loaves delicious flavor and help keep them nice and moist. They make lovely gifts to share, too. -Mary Lynn Wilson, Linden, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 2 mini loaves (8 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; stir into the flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in pears., Spoon into 2 greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PEAR CHIPS
For the prettiest chips, use blemish-free pears that are not quite ripe. A mandoline will help make the pear slices perfectly even.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Yield Makes about 18
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat (such as a Silpat); set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; keep at a simmer as you proceed.
- Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, slice pear lengthwise as thinly as possible; make sure that each slice remains intact and is uniformly thick. Do not worry about removing seeds or the core (they soften during baking). Squeeze lemon halves over pear slices, coating both sides with juice. Place slices in simmering syrup; cook 2 minutes. Remove slices with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake pear slices until they are dry to the touch, about 2 hours. Using a small offset spatula, loosen edges of slices; use your hands to peel pears from the sheet, then flip them over. Return pears to oven; bake, checking frequently, until chips are completely dry and crisp (but not browned), about 20 minutes.
APPLE PEAR SALSA WITH CINNAMON CHIPS
For a unique treat that's always a hit at fall get-togethers, try this easy appetizer. The salsa is packed with crunchy apples, grapes and pears, which are so fun to scoop up with crisp cinnamon chips. -Courtney Fons, Brighton, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Mix sugar and cinnamon. Spritz both sides of tortillas with cooking spray; sprinkle with sugar mixture. Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges. Spread in a single layer on baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes, rotating pans as needed., Place salsa ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Serve with chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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