Poached Papaya and Pear

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Poached Papaya and Pear

 

1 large ripe papaya 1 large pear 1/2 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon finely

shredded lime peel 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon

lime juice

long thin lime peel strips, optional

 

Cut papaya in half lengthwise. Remove peel and seeds. Cut fruit into bite size

pieces.

Halve and core pear; cut into thin slices. Stir together orange juice, lime peel

and nutmeg in a medium skillet. Add papaya and pear; bring to boiling. Reduce

heat, cover and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or till pear is tender. Remove from heat.

With a slotted spoon, transfer fruit to a serving bowl. Stir together the lime

juice and cornstarch. Return skillet to heat. Stir cornstarch mixture into

orange juice mixture. Cook and stir until thickened; cook and stir 2 minutes

more. Pour sauce over fruit. Garnish with lime peel strips if desired. Serve

warm or cool. serves 4.