Minted Pears With Honey Walnuts

We are wired by God to be angry and be jealous and yes, to boast - some of us more than others! From little kids to senior citizens, everybody is boasting. Some of it is vain-glory and some of it is noble. Yet legitimate boasting in God's eyes is the boasting that exalts the grace of God and what He has accomplished in our lives. We are created to be mirrors that reflect His image. When the world sees God's work in us, He receives great glory. And when our boasting is of this nature, the heart is right and our boasting will actually lead in us to greater humility.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Desserts	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	t	Low or no fat margarine
2	T	Honey
1/2	c	Walnuts
4	c	Water
3		Bags mint tea
1/2	c	Honey
12		Pears, preferably Seckel
		or Forelle
		Lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

To make honey walnuts:  Butter a small cookie sheet. Melt butter and
honey in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts. Cook,
stirring often for 5 minutes until walnuts start to carmelize. Spread
nut mixture on cookie sheets to cool.  To make minted pears:  Bring
water to boiling in a large saucepan.  Remove from heat.  Add teabags
and 1/2 c honey, stirring to dissolve  honey. Cover and steep for 5
minute. Peel pears, leaving stems  intact. Rub each with lemon juice to
prevent discoloring.  Remove tea bags from tea.  Bring tea to a simmer.
Add pears. Cover  and simmer for 10-20 minutes until tender. Time
depends on the  ripeness and size of the pears.  To serve:  Pears may
be served hot or cold in poaching syrup. Spoon 3  pears into each of 4
serving dishes (or one apiece if using larger  pears) Sprinkle with
honey walnuts.  From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at
www.synapse.com/~gemini

A Message from our Provider:

“A thankful heart is one of the primary identifying characteristics of a believer. It stands in stark contrast to pride, selfishness, and worry. And it helps fortify the believer’s trust in the Lord and reliance of His provision, even in the toughest times. No matter how choppy the seas become, a believer’s heart is buoyed by constant praise and gratefulness to the Lord. #John MacArthur”