Recipe: Layered Fruits in Lemon-Pear Sauce

LAYERED FRUITS IN LEMON-PEAR SAUCE

1 (29 oz.) can pear halves in heavy syrup
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. butter
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped with 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
1 (16 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 medium banana, sliced
1 pint strawberries, sliced
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
2 kiwis, chilled, peeled and sliced (for garnish)
1/4 cup slivered almonds or pecans (for garnish)

Drain the pears, reserve 1 cup juice.

Combine the 1 cup pear juice, egg and flour in a saucepan. Cook till thickened. Stir in butter and lime juice. Cool thoroughly and then fold in whipped cream sweetened with the powdered sugar.

Cut 4 pear halves in half lengthwise and reserve. Dice remaining pears.

Layer diced pears, pineapple, bananas, strawberries and oranges in a large glass bowl. Spread the cooled topping over. Cover and chill overnight.

Just before serving decorate with the peeled and sliced kiwis and reserved pear slices. Sprinkle with the nuts.

Makes 8-10 servings
From: Gina,Fla, 02-13-2000