Baked Pear

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This dish is an elegant accompaniment for stuffed Cornish game hens with blue cheese and walnuts. Or serve it alongside any blue cheese dish, such as a blue cheese quiche. Easy and tasty! It also makes a lovely dessert.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hrs
Total Time:
1 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 Bosc pears

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

  • dash ground ginger

  • ½ teaspoon lavender flowers (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Peel pears and scoop out bottom core. Cut a small slice from the bottom so pears will stand upright. Place in a shallow baking dish and set aside.

  3. Melt butter in the microwave or a small saucepan over medium heat. Drizzle pears with melted butter and honey, and sprinkle with ground ginger (and lavender, if using). Cover with aluminum foil with the stems poking through foil.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until tender. Baste with released juices occasionally during baking, and again just before serving.

Cook's Note:

The lavender flowers are optional, but make for an attractive presentation.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

206 Calories
9g Fat
35g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 206
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 64mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 7mg 35%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 209mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.