Instructions: The cook who submitted this delicate Chinese dessert suggests you garnish each serving with slices of peeled kiwifruit.

Prep: 20 min.

Standing: 2 hr.

In small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and ginger; bring to boiling, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar.

Meanwhile, core and slice pears; place in a heatproof bowl. Pour boiling sugar mixture over pears. Let stand at room temperature about 2 hours or until cool.* Remove ginger slices with slotted spoon. Serve in dessert dishes.

Makes 8 servings.

*If desired, pear mixture may be chilled in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

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