Spiced Baked Pears
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Spiced Baked Pears
Description
Spiced Baked Pears use ripe Bartlett or Bosc pears cut in half and peeled, then sprinkled with sugar mixed with cinnamon and cardamom. The spice mixture adds warmth and complexity to the naturally sweet pears. The pears are placed on a ready-made pastry crust cut into four triangular sections, similar to pizza slices. Wrapping the bottom part of the dough around the pears encases them partially and bakes to a tender crust with a slightly crisp edge.
Baking at a high temperature of 450°F on parchment paper ensures the pears cook quickly, softening the fruit yet maintaining shape. The sugar spice mixture caramelizes lightly, enhancing flavor. The pastry adds a flaky, buttery component, complementing the soft fruit underneath.
This dish serves well warm, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream as noted, balancing the spices and sweetness with creamy coldness. It works as a dessert or a special addition to brunch or tea time. The flaky pastry and subtly spiced, soft pears create a pleasant texture contrast in each bite.
Ingredients
- 1 pastry crust I used Pillsbury, ready made
- 2 pear ripe, bartlett or bosc
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- 1 egg lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and spices and set aside.
- Peel the pears with a vegetable peeler and slice in half vertically. Use a melon baller to scoop out the seeds and discard. Sprinkle the pears on both sides with the sugar and spice mixture and set aside.
- Roll out the pastry dough and cut into four equal pieces (top to bottom and side to side so that you have 4 pizza pie looking pieces of dough (I use a pizza cutter to cut the dough). Place one pear, flat side up on the pastry with the stem end facing the point.
- Use the pastry cutter to trim about 1" of excess dough from the bottom of the "crust side of the pizza slice". Place the trimmed piece toward the top one-third of the pear. Wrap the bottom portion of the dough around the pear and seal it by pinching it together with your fingers. If it doesn't completely surround the pear, that's ok. You just want it to hold together.
- Transfer the pastry wrapped pear, flat side down to the baking sheet. Continue with the remaining pears
- Brush the outside of the pastry dough with egg wash. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and pears are softened. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before transferring to plates to serve. Great with ice cream or whipped cream!
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream to complement the spiced pears.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 358mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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