Baked Prickly Pears
Transform your dessert game with these elegantly simple Baked Prickly Pears, a vibrant recipe that showcases the natural sweetness of this exotic fruit. Delicately peeled and roasted to perfection, the prickly pears are bathed in a luscious glaze of honey, warm cinnamon, zesty orange, and tangy lemon juice, creating a harmony of flavors that’s both comforting and refreshing. Topped with a hint of butter for a golden caramelized finish and optionally garnished with crunchy chopped pistachios, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for a unique yet effortless dessert that will impress your guests. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these baked prickly pears bring a subtle touch of gourmet sophistication to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 Prickly pears
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Chopped pistachios (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Carefully peel the prickly pears with a knife by slicing off both ends and making a long cut down the skin. Gently remove the skin without damaging the flesh.
Place the peeled prickly pears into the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
In a small bowl, mix together the honey, ground cinnamon, orange zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
Drizzle the honey mixture evenly over the prickly pears, ensuring they are generously coated.
Dot each prickly pear with a small amount of butter to enhance the caramelization process while baking.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the prickly pears are tender and the glaze has thickened slightly.
Remove the dish from the oven and let the prickly pears cool for a few minutes.
Transfer the baked prickly pears to serving dishes and garnish with chopped pistachios if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy the sweet, tangy, and aromatic flavors of the baked prickly pears.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.7 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 177 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1561 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
