Palisade Poached Pears

Palisade Poached Pears                      Nancy Harrison

Serves 4-5 ppl

Ingredients

3-4 firm, ripe pears, peeled, cored and sliced

¼ c Vermouth

3-4 Macaroons, finely crushed

2 T Butter, cut in small pieces

Directions

1.     Arrange pear slices in circles in a tart pa

2.    Pour Vermouth over pears, cover with foil and place in a 350 degree oven

3.    Bake 30-45 minutes, remove from oven and uncover

4.    Spread cookie crumbs over fruit; dot with butter; return to oven for 10-15 minutes or until cookie crumbs start to brown