Baked Pears with Honeyed cinnamon and brandy

Author: Chris Status: published Published: Feb 04,2010 license cc-by tags: cooking, baking, nikon, Pears, 35mm f1.8, cloves, brandy, Pears baking, d300s, flash, 0   Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

Ingredients

4 ripe but firm Bartlett pears (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved, cored
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 - 1/2 cup brandy
1 (3-inch) piece cinnamon
8-10 whole cloves
Whipped cream or ice cream, for serving
Directions

Important light the Brandy (burning off alcohol) BEFORE placing pan in oven.

Heat oven to 400 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.

Place pears cut side down in a 3-quart baking dish. Drizzle pears with honey, scatter butter across top, and add brandy, cinnamon stick and cloves.

Roast pears, basting occasionally, until pears are knife tender, about 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

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