BAKED PEARS WITH VANILLA, CINNAMON AND GRAPPA

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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large Comice pears
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
1/2 cup grappa (or cognac or brandy)
2/3 cup crème fraîche, for serving

Steps:

  • Total Time: 1 Hour Active Time:15 Minutes Serves: 4 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. 2. Cut a small slice off the pears' bottoms so they stand upright. 3. Grease a small baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Rub remaining butter over pears, coating each in a thin layer. 4. Arrange pears evenly in the baking dish and sprinkle sugar over top. Tuck vanilla beans and cinnamon sticks under and around the pears. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. 5. Remove foil and pour grappa over pears and into dish. Baste pears with cooking juices and return dish to oven. Roast until pears are cooked though and easily pierced with a knife, about 40 minutes. As pears roast, baste with pan juices. If pears are done before the alcohol mellows, remove pears from the oven and continue to roast the juices until the alcohol burns off. 6. Serve each pear with a few spoonfuls of cooking liquid poured over top and a dollop of crème fraîche alongside.

Mallang Vlog
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These pears are the perfect fall dessert. They're warm and comforting.


Fun Time
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I've never made baked pears before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Mariam Abdelsalam
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this recipe. The pears were so flavorful and juicy.


Uyai Pro Lifestyle Beauty n Fashion Studio
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These pears are the perfect dessert to serve after a heavy meal. They're light and refreshing.


Nicholas Barnes
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I love the way these pears look when they're finished baking. They're so pretty and elegant.


Md Jofial
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These pears are so delicious! The grappa adds a nice touch of flavor.


Beloved One
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I've made these pears several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Oluebube John
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These pears are the perfect way to use up ripe pears. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat fruit.


Tyrece Elliott
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I love how easy these pears are to make. They're also very versatile. You can serve them with a variety of toppings, such as whipped cream, ice cream, or yogurt.


Kirsno Das
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These baked pears are a delicious and elegant dessert. They're perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight treat.


Lameck Kitayimbwa
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I made these pears for a dinner party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


nana makatema
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These pears are so easy to make and they're absolutely delicious. I love the combination of flavors and the pears are always perfectly cooked. I've made them several times and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Alex Luxe
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pears turned out perfectly. They were soft and juicy with a delicious caramelized crust. The grappa added a nice depth of flavor. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream and they were a hit!


Mohan Thapa
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These baked pears were simply divine! The combination of vanilla, cinnamon, and grappa created a flavor profile that was both complex and comforting. The pears were perfectly tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely b