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Roasted Pears with Vanilla & Grand Marnier Recipe
Description: Treat yourself and your loved ones to these heavenly Roasted Pears with a touch of Vanilla and a splash of Grand Marnier. This recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors and is sure to impress your guests!
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Pears, Fruit, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lemon | 1 |
| Pears | 8 |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Butter | 2 tbsp |
| Vanilla bean | 1 |
| Water | 1/3 cup |
| Grand Marnier | 1/3 cup |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 176.3
- Fat Content: 3.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 7.6mg
- Sodium Content: 28.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 40.5g
- Fiber Content: 5.8g
- Sugar Content: 29.5g
- Protein Content: 0.8g
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). This ensures that it’s ready to go when your pears are prepped.
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Prepare lemon peel: Using a vegetable peeler, carefully remove the yellow peel from the lemon in 1/2 inch strips. Place these strips in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold all the pears.
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Core the pears: With a small paring knife, core about 3/4 of each pear from the bottom, ensuring to leave the pear intact.
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Juice the lemon: Squeeze the lemon juice into a small bowl. This will be used to prevent browning and add a zesty flavor to the pears.
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Brush with lemon juice and sugar: Using a basting brush, coat the inside of each pear with lemon juice, then sprinkle them with brown sugar.
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Brush with butter: Melt the butter and brush each pear generously with it, ensuring they’re well coated.
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Coat with sugar: Spread the remaining brown sugar on a large cutting board or sheet of waxed paper. Roll each pear in the sugar until evenly coated, then transfer them to the baking dish.
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Prepare vanilla bean: Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise down the center and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the pod to the baking dish.
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Add liquid: Pour the water and Grand Marnier into the baking dish, surrounding the pears with flavorful liquid.
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Roast the pears: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast the pears for 45 minutes, basting them occasionally with the liquid in the dish. If they start to brown too quickly, loosely cover them with foil.
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Serve: Once the pears are tender and caramelized, remove them from the oven. Serve them warm with the leftover syrup drizzled over the top, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent treat.
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Enjoy: Sit back, relax, and savor the delightful combination of flavors in every bite of these succulent roasted pears. They’re perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy night in or a special dinner party with friends and family.
These Roasted Pears with Vanilla & Grand Marnier are guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering, and they’re surprisingly simple to make. Treat yourself to this elegant dessert and elevate your culinary repertoire! 🍐🍨
