Baked pears are a classic dessert that is both elegant and easy to make. The pears are cooked in a mixture of maple syrup, apple brandy, and spices until they are tender and juicy. The resulting dish is a perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a hint of spice. It can be served warm or cold, and it is a delicious addition to any meal.
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BAKED PEARS
Similar to baked apples. You can add chopped walnuts, nutmeg, cranberries, or anything you like.
Provided by pikachu
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cut top quarter of pears off; create a well by scooping out the core, being careful not to puncture the bottom of the pear. Arrange pears in a shallow baking dish.
- Drizzle maple syrup over pears. Place 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter in each pear; sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake in preheated oven until pears are easily pierced with a fork, 35 to 50 minutes. Serve with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 42.7 g
BAKED PEARS IN MAPLE SYRUP AND APPLE BRANDY
Categories Fruit Dessert Bake Pear Brandy Winter Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Put syrup in a shallow bowl. Put a thin slice from bottom of each pear so that pears will stand upright. Dip and roll each pear in maple syrup to coat completely, reserving remaining syrup. Transfer pears as coated to a 9- by 2-inch square baking pan, standing them upright.
- Sprinkle pears with 2 tablespoons sugar, holding by stems and tilting to coat sides. Stir lemon juice, 2 tablespoons Calvados, and butter into reserved syrup and pour around pears in pan.
- Bake pears, uncovered, in middle of oven until undersides are tender when pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes.
- Beat cream with remaining tablespoon sugar and remaining tablespoon Calvados with an electric mixer until it holds soft peaks.
- Divide pears and syrup among plates and serve warm, with whipped cream on the side.
BAKED PEARS IN MAPLE SYRUP AND APPLE BRANDY
This recipe is from the December 2000 issue of Gourmet magazine. Baking in apple brandy brings out the best in a Bosc.
Provided by Chef Regina V. Smith
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Put maple syrup in a shallow bowl.
- Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each pear so that the pears will stand upright. Dip and roll each pear in maple syrup to coat completely, reserving remaining syrup. Transfer pears as coated to a 9 inch square baking pan, standing them upright.
- Sprinkle pears with 2 tbsps. of the white sugar, holding by stems and tilting to coat sides. Stir lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the Calvados and butter into the reserved syrup and pour around pears in pan.
- Bake pears, uncovered, in the middle of the oven until the undersides are tender when pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes.
- Beat cream with the remaining tbsps. of sugar and Calvados with an electric mixer until it holds soft peaks.
- Divide pears and syrup among 6 plates and serve warm, with the whipped cream on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.2, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 64.5, Sodium 24.5, Carbohydrate 87.3, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 70.6, Protein 1.5
MAPLE ROASTED PEARS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a 13 by 9-inch baking dish, combine the butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, and brandy. Peel the pears, halve lengthwise, and remove the seeds with a melon baller or teaspoon. Add the pears to the baking dish and coat with the maple mixture. Arrange the pears cut-side down, and bake until tender, about 50 minutes, basting occasionally. Meanwhile, put the cranberries in a small bowl and cover with hot water; set aside until plump. Drain and coarsely chop the cranberries.
- Transfer the pears to plates. Pour the baking juices into a small bowl, and whisk in 1 or 2 teaspoons of water to blend into a sauce. Top each pear with a small scoop of frozen yogurt, and scatter granola and cranberries over the pears. Drizzle the syrup over the top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calorie, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Protein 2 grams
BRANDIED BAKED PEARS
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
- Peel and halve pears, leaving stems intact, then core with melon-ball cutter and toss with brown sugar in a large bowl.
- Melt butter in a 3-quart shallow baking dish in oven, about 1 minute, then add pears, turning to coat with butter. Add water to dish and bake pears, turning over occasionally, until tender and edges are caramelized, 30 to 50 minutes, depending on ripeness of pears.
- Transfer pears with a slotted spoon to a plate, then add 1/4 cup brandy to baking dish and stir with a heatproof rubber spatula to dissolve any caramelized juices. Return pears to dish.
- Whisk cream in a bowl just until thick (before soft peaks form), then whisk in remaining teaspoon brandy. Serve pears with brandy sauce and drizzle with brandied cream.
PEARS GLAZED WITH MAPLE SYRUP
Seasonal fruit glazed with syrup and topped with cardamom cream is lovely for a fall dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a chilled mixing bowl, combine cream and cardamom and whip until cream holds soft peaks. Refrigerate, covered.
- Quarter, core, and peel pears. Cut quarters in half and sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange pears in skillet and cook on one side until pears just begin to brown, about 3 minutes. Add maple syrup and cook until pears are tender, about 1 minute more. Turn pears and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and allow pears to cool slightly. Transfer to bowls and serve warm, topped with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 1 g
CREAMY BAKED BRIE WITH APPLES AND MAPLE SYRUP
A nice appetizer during the fall. Very easy to prepare and can be served at a dinner party. I received this recipe from a friend years ago.
Provided by swissms
Categories Spreads
Time 8m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place round of brie into glass or ceramic pie dish. Drizzle with maple syrup. (Note: If you do not care for the rind, you may slice off the top layer of rind before drizzling with maple syrup.).
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese begins to melt.
- Arrange apple slices and ham around brie and serve with baguette slices.
- Optional: Warm apple wedges and rolls of ham in baking dish with brie during the last few minutes of baking. (I usually skip this step.).
MAPLE PEARS
These buttery baked pears enjoy round-the-clock popularity. They bring ease and elegance to dessert or breakfast. -Amelia Ginett, Sodus, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until pears are tender., In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Serve with warm pears.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use firm, ripe pears that are not too soft or bruised.
- Peel the pears, but leave the stems intact.
- Use a sharp knife to core the pears, being careful not to cut through the bottom.
- Place the pears in a baking dish that is just large enough to hold them.
- Pour the maple syrup and apple brandy over the pears.
- Dot the pears with butter.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake the pears in a preheated oven at 375°F for 30-40 minutes, or until they are tender.
- Remove the aluminum foil and continue to bake the pears for 10-15 minutes, or until they are slightly browned.
- Serve the pears warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Baked pears in maple syrup and apple brandy are a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The pears are soft and tender, with a slightly caramelized exterior. The maple syrup and apple brandy add a rich and flavorful sweetness. This dessert is sure to impress your guests and is a great way to end a meal.
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