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Pear Mousse
Yield 6 servings.
                                                                                 
3 very large ripe pears or 6 smaller ones
1/2 cup butter melted
1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup brandy
1 cup heavy cream

Peel and core pears and chop coarsely. Place pears in pot with sugar
and butter and lemon juice and cook and stir over low heat 15 to
20 minutes.  Let cool slightly and place in blender and puree smooth.
Add the brandy and mix well. Cool completely.  Whip heavy cream and
blend into cooled pear mixture. Chill well for several hours. Serve
in dessert glasses and garnish with a mint sprig. Or serve to garnish
chocolate cake.

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