*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         BIRNENSUPPE (PEAR SOUP)

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups/Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       tb           Raisins
   1       tb           Dry sherry
   2       sm           Pears, cored, pared, and
                        -sliced
   1 1/2   c            Water
   1                    Inch cinnamon stick
   1       d            Crush aniseed
   2                    Teaspoons. granulated sugar
     1/2                Teaspoons. lemon juice

  In small bowl combine raisins and sherry; set aside.
  
  In 1-quart saucepan combine pears, water, cinnamon
  stick, and aniseed; bring to a boil and cook until
  pears are very soft, about 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon
  stick and let mixture cool. Transfer to blender
  container and process until smooth; pour into bowl or
  container and stir in raisin mixture, sugar, and lemon
  juice. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled. Makes
  2 servings.
 


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