This is one of the most beautiful ways to cook pears - it makes them velvety and taste of caramel. In this recipe a thick, glossy, buttery caramel forms under the pears, which makes them extra delicious. Serve with ice cream, custard or on yoghurt or porridge.
Feel free to experiment with different spices - try cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice or clove.
If you want more caramel under your pears, then add more butter and honey!
Ingredients 5
3 ‒ 4 pears, halved, cored, cut into long wedges
2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
1 tbsp honey
1⁄2 orange, zest and juice
1⁄2 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated
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Method 4
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas mark 4).
Halve the , cut out the cores and cut the pear halves into long wedges.
Place the pear wedges in a small baking dish so they fit snugly. Add the , , orange juice and zest, and , and toss to coat the evenly.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, shaking the dish every now and then, until a caramel has formed on the bottom of the dish and the are soft and golden.
Cornersmith's tips
The firmer the pears, the longer they will take to cook. Adjust your cooking times depending on the ripeness of your pears. If you want more caramel at the bottom of the pan, add more honey and butter.
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