Description
Roasted Pears with Balsamic and Honey elevate a simple dessert into an elegant culinary experience. Tender pear halves glazed with sweet honey and tangy balsamic create a sophisticated treat you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large slightly underripe pears
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) good quality balsamic vinegar
- 4 tsp (20 mL) runny honey
- 2 tsp (10 g) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Position the oven rack in the middle and preheat to 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit), creating an optimal roasting environment for the pears.
- Pear Preparation and Caramelization: Wash and halve the pears lengthwise, removing cores. Melt unsalted butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, then place pears cut-side down, cooking for 2-3 minutes until achieving a golden-brown caramelized surface.
- Initial Roasting Phase: Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven, roasting the pears for 15-20 minutes until they reach a tender consistency while maintaining their structural integrity.
- Balsamic Enhancement: Remove the skillet, flip the pear halves, and generously drizzle high-quality balsamic vinegar across the surface, allowing it to pool in the cavities. Return to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes to reduce and intensify the vinegar’s flavor profile.
- Final Glazing: Extract the skillet and immediately brush or drizzle pure honey over each warm pear half, ensuring an even, glistening coating. Allow the pears to rest for 2-3 minutes, permitting the honey and balsamic vinegar to meld into a luxurious glaze before serving.
Notes
- Choose Perfectly Ripe Pears: Select firm but slightly yielding pears like Bosc or Anjou that hold their shape during roasting and caramelize beautifully.
- Prevent Browning: Toss pear halves with a splash of lemon juice to maintain their fresh appearance and prevent oxidation during preparation.
- Create Balanced Flavor: Use high-quality aged balsamic vinegar for a rich, complex sweetness that complements the natural pear sugars.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair roasted pears with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, crumbled blue cheese, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for added texture and depth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg