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Beet and Pear Puree

SUBMITTED BY: JULIEFAY PHOTO BY: squawk93

"This is the perfect side dish to a holiday meal. It works well with roast turkey or pork. Can be made one day ahead, and preheated in double boiler."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 14 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min
Original recipe yield 3 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 medium beets
  • 5 ounces unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup minced Vidalia onions
  • 1 1/2 Bosc pears - peeled, cored and minced
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cranberry vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wash beets, and place in a roasting pan. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender. Set aside to cool.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, pears, sugar, and vinegar; cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes.
  3. When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel and coarsely chop.
  4. Puree onion mixture in a food processor with metal blade. Add salt and 1/2 of the beets; pulse 4 to 5 times. Add remaining beets, and pulse 2 to 3 times.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by squawk93
This is the perfect complement to roast pork, chicken, or turkey. So pretty on the plate. A... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2007 by KATYPI
I'm just a simple country girl, so this unusual combination of flavors and food was a stretch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2008 by Doubledareya
If you can try only one new recipe this year, be sure to try this one! I was invited to some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2006 by MERRMARR
This lick-smacking delicacy goes perfectly with pork! The color and texture are to-die-for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by foodelicious
I could not stop eating this. And it's absolutely gorgeous on the holiday table. (Just don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2008 by Patrick
Made an excellent side, as well as an interesting cracker dip MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by BABBS813
This recipe is so good! I really didn't think I liked beets. I had to use brown sugar and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by JEESH999
Very easy, and very good. Loved the texture, the beautiful, amazing color on the plate, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by cpowell
I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. It was great the second day. My only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2007 by Annabeth
Excellent. It's like a fresh twist on pickled beets. Sweet, tangy, and yummy. I really... MORE