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                          STEAMED HONEY PEARS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chinese                          Desserts

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4                    Fresh Bartlett pears
  4       tb           Orange honey
  4       ts           Minced preserved jujubes
                       (Chinese dates)

 Preparation:  Wash pears.  Carefully slice off the tip quarter, leaving the
 stem intact.  Core each pear through to the bottom. Make four lengthwise
 cuts from the core outward but not through the skin. If you have peeled the
 pears, do not make these cuts. Place pears in individual bowls, such as
 rice bowls or dessert dishes. Pack core with minced dates, add 1 tablespoon
 of orange honey to each pear. Replace top quarter. Hold at room temperature
 until ready to steam.

 Steaming:  In steamer, bring water to boil.  Place pears in their
 individual bowls on steaming tray. Steam pears for about 30 minutes,
 checking frequently to see they don't overcook and become mushy. Remove
 tray from steamer. Allow pears to cool for about 30 minutes. Serve at room
 temperature.



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