This elegant yet simple dessert highlights the natural sweetness of ripe pears, enhanced by a drizzle of high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and a splash of dry white wine. The heat caramelizes the fruit’s edges, creating a tender, succulent texture that contrasts beautifully with the bright, acidic notes of the wine reduction. It is a perfect light finish to a Mediterranean-inspired meal, offering a sophisticated touch without excessive sugar. Ideal for date nights or intimate gatherings, this dish proves that minimal ingredients can yield maximum flavor. Serve warm for the best experience.
Chapter 12: Fruit And Sweets, The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook
Description
This elegant yet simple dessert highlights the natural sweetness of ripe pears, enhanced by a drizzle of high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and a splash of dry white wine. The heat caramelizes the fruit's edges, creating a tender, succulent texture that contrasts beautifully with the bright, acidic notes of the wine reduction. It is a perfect light finish to a Mediterranean-inspired meal, offering a sophisticated touch without excessive sugar. Ideal for date nights or intimate gatherings, this dish proves that minimal ingredients can yield maximum flavor. Serve warm for the best experience.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC).
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Arrange the peeled, halved, and cored pears cut-side up in a baking dish.
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Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the cut sides of the pears.
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Pour the dry white wine into the bottom of the baking dish, ensuring it does not pool directly under the fruit if possible, or simply let it sit around them.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the pears are tender when pierced with a fork.
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Spoon the reduced wine sauce from the pan over the pears before serving.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 143.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.6g12%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 15.7g6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
- Sugars 10.0g
- Protein 0.4g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.