ALMOND BUTTER-STUFFED PEARS

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A formal dinner calls for an elegant dessert like these stuffed pears. A mild nutty filling pairs well with the tender, sweet fruit.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups unblanched whole almonds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups pear juice
3 cups sweet white wine, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 vanilla bean, split
12 medium pears

Steps:

  • Combine almonds and salt in a food processor. Cover and process until almonds are finely chopped. Add oil; cover and process until blended. Set aside., In a large saucepan, combine pear juice, 1 cup wine, brown sugar and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; remove vanilla bean. With a sharp knife, scrape bean to remove the seeds; stir into sauce. Discard bean. Return to a boil; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 50-55 minutes or until mixture coats the back of a metal spoon., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Slice 1 in. off the top of each pear and set aside. Core pears, leaving bottoms intact. Fill with reserved almond mixture. Place pears in a shallow roasting pan; replace tops. Add remaining wine. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until pears are tender, basting occasionally. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 15g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Nidhi Vassantilal
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These pears were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet pears and the creamy almond butter filling. I will definitely be making these again.


Oscar Avalos
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I loved the combination of flavors in these stuffed pears. The pears were sweet and juicy, the almond butter filling was creamy and nutty, and the spices added a warm and inviting aroma. I will definitely be making these again.


Edward Saydee
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These stuffed pears were a great way to use up some ripe pears. The almond butter filling was a nice change from the usual sugar and butter filling. I will definitely be making these again.


Asim ali Eida
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These pears were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet pears and the creamy almond butter filling. I will definitely be making these again.


John Kh
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I loved the combination of flavors in these stuffed pears. The pears were sweet and juicy, the almond butter filling was creamy and nutty, and the spices added a warm and inviting aroma. I will definitely be making these again.


Shanii Ladra
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These stuffed pears were a great way to use up some ripe pears. The almond butter filling was a nice change from the usual sugar and butter filling. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdulsalam Wasilat
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These pears were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet pears and the creamy almond butter filling. I will definitely be making these again.


Mia Olvera
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I loved the combination of flavors in these stuffed pears. The pears were sweet and juicy, the almond butter filling was creamy and nutty, and the spices added a warm and inviting aroma. I will definitely be making these again.


Sano Hothi
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These stuffed pears were a great way to use up some ripe pears. The almond butter filling was a nice change from the usual sugar and butter filling. I will definitely be making these again.


princealamin officeal
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These pears were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet pears and the creamy almond butter filling. I will definitely be making these again.


mir murtaza
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I loved the combination of flavors in these stuffed pears. The pears were sweet and juicy, the almond butter filling was creamy and nutty, and the spices added a warm and inviting aroma. I will definitely be making these again.


Laraib Rasheed
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These stuffed pears were a great way to use up some ripe pears. The almond butter filling was a nice change from the usual sugar and butter filling. I will definitely be making these again.


Alhassan Fushena
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I made these pears for my family and they loved them! The pears were perfectly cooked and the almond butter filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Nofisat Abdulkareem
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These pears were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet pears and the creamy almond butter filling. I will definitely be making these again.


Sharyar Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of pears, but these stuffed pears were amazing! The almond butter filling was so rich and flavorful, and the pears were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making these again.


Tukesher Mukhiya
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I made these pears for a dinner party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The pears were sweet and juicy, the almond butter filling was creamy and nutty, and the spices added a warm and inviting aroma.


Naomi Foday
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These stuffed pears were a delightful treat! The almond butter filling was rich and creamy, and the pears were perfectly tender. I will definitely be making these again.