Roasted Winter Pears
Indulge in the cozy flavors of "Roasted Winter Pears," a simple yet elegant dessert perfect for chilly evenings or holiday gatherings. This recipe highlights sweet, ripe pears roasted to tender perfection with a luscious glaze of melted butter, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla. A splash of lemon juice adds a bright, tangy contrast, while the caramelized sauce makes every bite irresistible. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy oven-roasted dish fills your kitchen with warm, spiced aromas and is a delightful way to showcase seasonal fruit. Serve these golden, melt-in-your-mouth pears with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an effortlessly impressive finale to any meal. Keywords: roasted pears recipe, winter dessert, caramelized fruit dessert, easy holiday recipes, oven-roasted fruit.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc, Anjou, or Bartlett)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 serving whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash and dry the pears. Slice each pear in half lengthwise and use a spoon or melon baller to remove the core and seeds.
Place the pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish large enough to hold them snugly in a single layer.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until combined and smooth.
Drizzle the butter mixture evenly over the pear halves, ensuring each one is well-coated.
Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and roast the pears in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and baste the pears with the sauce from the baking dish. Continue roasting for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pears are tender and caramelized.
Carefully transfer the pears to serving plates and spoon the warm sauce from the baking dish over them.
Serve the roasted pears warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
943 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.8 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 138.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 924 mg | 20% | |
*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.
