Ingredients
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 d crush aniseed
- 1 1/2 c water
- 2 tb raisins
- 1 tb dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 slices pears
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.