BALSAMIC GLAZED FRUITS

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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 6h10m

Yield Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 large pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 wedges
2 large apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 wedges
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Measure 2 tablespoons lemon juice into a large non-reactive bowl. Add the fruit to the bowl and toss to coat.
  • Melt the butter over medium heat in a non-reactive roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Cook until it stops foaming and turns light brown. Add the rosemary, bay leaves, vinegar, remaining lemon juice, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stir well until the sugar has melted, and simmer until slightly reduced.
  • Season the cut fruit with a pinch of salt and pepper and pour into the roasting pan. Stir well until evenly coated.
  • Spread the fruit into a single layer and place in the oven. Let cook slowly about 6 hours, turning the pieces over every hour for at least the first 3 hours. To test whether the fruit is ready, remove a piece after 2 hours and let cool for a few minutes. Taste to see if the flavor is intense enough for your palate. Do not let the fruit get as dry as a fruit leather. It should still be moist and flexible. Remove any pieces that are done before the rest. Remove from the oven, let cool completely, and store in a tightly sealed container.
  • Refrigerate, if not consumed within 2 days. Let come to room temperature or warm gently before serving, if refrigerated. The fruit will keep a week or more in the refrigerator.
  • Cook's Note: Oven-drying is a technique for intensifying flavor. If the fruit is watery, it may take up to 8 hours to dry. If the fruit is at its peak, ripe, and firm, it may take far less time.

Layla Cabdilaahi
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The fruits were a bit too tart for my liking, but the glaze was delicious.


umbreon angel
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The glaze is a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise this recipe is great.


SEHANI SHARMILA
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.


Shehab Aldeen
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a keeper!


Rakesh Nishu
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Nakirabira Prossie
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, enjoyed it.


Vera Williams
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This is a great recipe for a healthy dessert. The fruits are packed with vitamins and minerals, and the glaze is made with all-natural ingredients.


Titu sadia
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I love the combination of fruits in this recipe. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Henry boakye
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The balsamic glaze really makes this dish. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Udit Kr
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. The fruits are cooked to perfection and the glaze is delicious.


Nishantha Thilak
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I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the fruits.


Ashafa thugz
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This was an amazing recipe! The fruits were so juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.