This elegant dessert combines the natural sweetness of Bosc pears with a savory-sweet yam puree. The yams are blended with butter, orange zest, and cinnamon to create a rich, aromatic filling that complements the fruit perfectly. Baked until tender, the pears hold their shape while absorbing the warm spices. It’s a sophisticated yet simple dish that works beautifully for holiday gatherings or as a comforting weeknight treat. The contrast between the soft pear flesh and the smooth, spiced filling offers a delightful texture and flavor experience.
Fresh Pears With Spicy Yam Topping
Description
This elegant dessert combines the natural sweetness of Bosc pears with a savory-sweet yam puree. The yams are blended with butter, orange zest, and cinnamon to create a rich, aromatic filling that complements the fruit perfectly. Baked until tender, the pears hold their shape while absorbing the warm spices. It&# 226;ÂÂs a sophisticated yet simple dish that works beautifully for holiday gatherings or as a comforting weeknight treat. The contrast between the soft pear flesh and the smooth, spiced filling offers a delightful texture and flavor experience.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
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Peel, core, and slice one Bosc pear.
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Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced pear and sauté for about 10 minutes until tender.
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Transfer the sautéed pear to a food processor or blender. Add the drained canned yams, grated orange peel, ground cinnamon, salt, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Halve and core the remaining 3 pears, keeping them intact.
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Lightly butter a shallow baking dish. Place the pear halves cut-side up in the dish.
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Spoon or pipe the yam mixture into the center of each pear half, filling the cavity.
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Dot each filled pear with a small piece of remaining butter (about 1 tsp total per pear) and sprinkle with the remaining brown sugar.
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Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the pears are tender when pierced with a fork.
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Serve warm as a dessert or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 197.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.6g24%
- Saturated Fat 5.0g25%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 231.6mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 15.4g6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
- Sugars 9.9g
- Protein 0.5g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The yam mixture can be mounded into the pear halves using a soup spoon or ice cream scoop if a pastry bag is not available.
This dish can be served as a dessert or as a sweet side dish with roast beef or pork.
Ensure the canned yams are well-drained before blending to achieve the correct consistency for the filling.
