Best 2 Oven Dried Pears Recipes
Oven drying pears is a simple and delicious way to preserve and enjoy this versatile fruit. Oven-dried pears have a chewy texture, tart-sweet flavor, and intense pear aroma, making them a perfect snack, addition to salads, trail mix, or cheese boards. Additionally, they retain their nutritional value, making them a healthy and natural way to satisfy your sweet cravings. With just a few ingredients and a little time, you can easily create your own oven-dried pears at home using a few simple steps.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
ARUGULA SALAD WITH PEARS, OVEN-DRIED GRAPES, AND ROASTED-SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Blender Fruit Leafy Green Onion Side Bake Thanksgiving Vegetarian Pear Arugula Fall Healthy Grape Shallot Bon Appétit Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Arrange grapes in single layer on baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 teaspoons olive oil; toss to coat. Place shallots on sheet of heavy-duty foil; drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil. Enclose in foil; place in small baking dish. Bake until shallots are very soft, about 1 1/2 hours, and grapes are shriveled and lightly caramelized, about 2 1/2 hours. Cool. Do ahead: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover separately; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
- Combine shallots and accumulated juices, vinegar, and honey in blender and puree. Season with salt and pepper.
- With blender running, gradually blend in remaining 3/4 cup oil. Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Toss arugula in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide among plates. Top with pears and grapes. Sprinkle with cracked pepper and serve.
OVEN-DRIED PEARS
Once you taste homemade dried fruit, you may never opt for the packaged version again.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Fills one standard baking pan
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat oven to 225 degrees. Line a pan with parchment. Cut each pear lengthwise into 1/8- to 1/4- inch-thick slices. Remove seeds and fibrous bits from each slice; arrange on pan, spaced 1/2 to 1 inch apart. Sprinkle with sugar.
- Transfer to oven; dry until pears become firmer, slightly chewy, and shriveled around edges, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. Transfer to a wire rack. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 2 days or frozen, up to 6 weeks.
Tips:
- Choose ripe but firm pears for drying. They should be free of bruises and blemishes.
- Use a sharp knife to peel, core, and slice the pears. This will help to prevent the pears from browning.
- If you want a chewier pear, slice them thinner. For a softer pear, slice them thicker.
- Toss the pear slices with a little lemon juice to help prevent them from browning.
- Spread the pear slices in a single layer on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Bake the pears at a low temperature (200°F) for several hours, or until they are dry and leathery.
- Store the dried pears in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Conclusion:
Oven-dried pears are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed all year long. They are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They can be eaten on their own, added to salads, or used in baking recipes. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own oven-dried pears at home.
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