FLAVOR BOOSTER Naturally sweet, pears become even more so when baked until very tender. They are delicious on their own or topped with a dollop of rich mascarpone cheese and crumbled almond-flavored cookies for a slightly more lavish treat.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 8
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss pears with lemon juice, sugar, and salt; arrange halves in a single layer, cut side down. Add the water, cover dish tightly with foil, and bake until pears are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
Step 2
Place each pear half, cut side up, on a plate, and top with 1 tablespoon mascarpone and 1 crumbled cookie. Drizzle with juices from baking dish, and serve.
halving pears
Step 3
For a fresh-picked look, try to leave stems intact as you halve each pear lengthwise. Then use a melon baller or a small spoon to scoop out the core.
Nutrition Information
Step 4
(Per Serving)
Step 5
Calories: 196
Step 6
Fat: 13.7g (7g Saturated Fat)
Step 7
Protein: 2.7g
Step 8
Carbohydrates: 18.2g
Step 9
Fiber: 2.2g
