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www.nutcrackerday.com
2 sq. semisweet chocolate
2 Tbsp. butter
2 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. half and half
1 Tbsp. amaretto
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped toasted pecans
4 firm ripe pears
Melt chocolate with butter in double boiler. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla and
half and half. Cook until mixture is blended and smooth. Remove from heat, add
amaretto, cover to keep warm. Cut pears in half lengthwise and remove core.
Place in microwave-safe dish and microwave about 6 minutes until pears are
tender but not soft. Place pears cut side up on dessert plates and spoon
chocolate sauce over the top and sprinkle with nuts.
Added: 09/05/16
Dogs that are able to be carried at all times may come into the museum.
Service animals are
always welcome.
735 Front Street
P.O. Box 2212
Leavenworth, WA 98826
(509) 548-4573
MUSEUM HOURS
11:00PM - 5:00PM Daily
We suggest visitors arrive at the museum at least 30 minutes before closing.
"To foster and encourage the interest of the general public of the importance of nuts in the diets of humans throughout history and in the evolution of the nutcracker. No other tool or collectible has shown such a wide diversity of material and design as the implements used to crack the hard shell of a nut".
Adults - $5.00 (Ages 17 - 64yrs)
Seniors - $3.50
(Age 65yrs +)
Youth - $2.00 (Ages 6 - 16yrs)
Child - FREE (Ages 0 - 5yrs)
Active
Military - FREE (Spouse & Children Free with ID)