Indulge in the delectable Baked Pears with Amaretti Filling, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Italian dessert combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the nutty crunch of homemade amaretti cookies, resulting in a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. The pears are gently poached in a flavorful syrup infused with spices, creating a tender and juicy filling. The amaretti filling adds a delightful contrast with its crispy texture and subtle almond flavor. Served warm or chilled, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends.
This article provides two variations of the Baked Pears with Amaretti Filling recipe. The first recipe features a traditional preparation method, where the pears are poached in a simple syrup and then filled with the amaretti mixture. The second recipe takes a more modern approach, utilizing a microwave to poach the pears in a fraction of the time. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can create this delightful dessert. Whether you prefer the classic or modern method, you are sure to enjoy the delicious results.
PEARS BAKED IN AMARETTO CREAM
Butter, sugar, amaretto, and a bit of cream are all you need to turn pears into a warm and comforting dessert.
Provided by Sherry Lynn
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Grease a 9-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar into buttered dish.
- Rub remaining butter onto cut sides of pear halves. Arrange pears into the prepared baking dish with the cut sides down. Sprinkle remaining sugar over the pears.
- Stir cream and amaretto together in a bowl.
- Bake pears in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Pour cream mixture over the pears and continue baking until the pears are tender, about 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 53.5 mg, Sugar 18.2 g
EASY BAKED PEARS WITH AMARETTI
A warming autumnal pud that's low fat, speedy and satisfying
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert, Dinner, Snack, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut each pear in half, then place on a large baking tray. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the cores and make a dip in the centre of each pear. If your pears are firm, you may need to use a sharp knife to do this. Dollop about 1 heaped tsp ricotta into each dip, then sprinkle over the cinnamon and drizzle with a little honey.
- Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5, then roast the pears for 10 mins. Tip the biscuits into a food bag and use a rolling pin to lightly crush them. Remove the pears from the oven, then scatter the crumbs over each pear. Return to the oven for another 10 mins or until the pears are soft and the biscuit golden brown. Serve drizzled with honey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.23 milligram of sodium
ROASTED PEARS WITH AMARETTI AND AMARETTO
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Mix Amaretto and vinegar in a 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Put pears, cut sides down, in dish.
- Roast pears 15 minutes. Add water and roast until pears are tender but still hold their shape, 8 to 10 minutes more.
- Arrange pears, cut sides up, on a platter and spoon pan juices over them. Sprinkle with half of cookie crumbs, then baste with pan juices. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs and serve warm or at room temperature.
BAKED PEARS
Similar to baked apples. You can add chopped walnuts, nutmeg, cranberries, or anything you like.
Provided by pikachu
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cut top quarter of pears off; create a well by scooping out the core, being careful not to puncture the bottom of the pear. Arrange pears in a shallow baking dish.
- Drizzle maple syrup over pears. Place 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter in each pear; sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake in preheated oven until pears are easily pierced with a fork, 35 to 50 minutes. Serve with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 42.7 g
BAKED PEARS
This baked pears recipe is very versatile. You can serve it warm or cold and for any size group. Chilled pears can be dressed up with a dollop of whipped topping, fruit-filled yogurt or ice cream. -Betty Schledorn, Ocala, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place pear halves, cut side up, in a shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Place butter in the center of each; drizzle with lemon juice. , Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over pears. Top with marmalade. Bake, covered, until heated through, 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BAKED PEARS AND AMARETTI, BY JOHN BERNARD MYER
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Core the pears, leaving the skins on.
- Mix the sugar and butter together and spoon into the cavities.
- On a large baking dish make eight aluminum foil ''wells'' and place a pear in each. This will stop the butter mixture from running out of the cavities. Place the baking dish in a shallow pan of water. Bake the pears one hour.
- Place the cookies on a breadboard and crush finely, using a rolling pin or a thick glass.
- To serve, arrange the pears in a serving dish and sprinkle with crushed amaretti. Pass the cream separately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 686, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 159 milligrams, Sugar 54 grams, TransFat 1 gram
BAKED PEARS WITH AMARETTI FILLING
Categories Dairy Fruit Dessert Bake Pear Spring Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Using melon baller or small spoon, core each pear half, leaving 1 1/2-inch-diameter cavity. Arrange 8 pear halves, cut side up, in prepared baking dish. Puree remaining 2 halves in processor. Place 1/2 cup puree in medium bowl (reserve any remaining puree for another use). Mix cookie crumbs and yolk into puree in bowl. Mound filling in pear cavities.
- Combine 6 tablespoons sugar, lemon juice and butter in small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Spoon syrup over pears.
- Bake pears until tender, basting occasionally with syrup in dish, about 1 hour. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead; let stand at room temperature.)
- Whip cream with liqueur and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Serve pears with whipped cream.
AMARETTO BAKED PEARS WITH MASCARPONE
I pull this recipe whenever I feel the need to impress. It is a wonderful dessert (and I don't "do" desserts as a rule). Beware of sharing the amaretto with the pears during cooking - result WILL vary - hic. Enjoy!
Provided by sams1
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make almond cream - Beat butter and sugar together until combined, add flour and egg until combined. Beat in almonds, stir in 3/4 of crushed biscuits.
- Pack 1 tablespoon of almond cream into the cored out section of each pear half.
- Split the vanilla pod in half, scrape out seeds and mix with sugar. Chop vanilla pod into large pieces.
- Place pears into baking dish, sprinkle over vanilla sugar, remaining biscuits, vanilla pod pieces and drizzle with amaretto.
- Bake in over at 200C gor 10 minutes or until pears are cooked.
- Mix together mascapone and icing sugar.
- Remove pears from oven and transfere to serving plates.
- Drizzle a little extra amaretto into baking dish and stir pan juices.
- Serve pan with sweetened mascopone and the amaretto pan juices - enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1243.7, Fat 72.3, SaturatedFat 28.7, Cholesterol 213.2, Sodium 43.7, Carbohydrate 139.9, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 93.2, Protein 20.1
ROASTED PEARS WITH AMARETTI COOKIES
That natural sweetness of roasted pears is enhanced by crumbled almond cookies and a dollop of mascarpone -- a rich Italian cream cheese. For a substitute, combine 1/2 cup room-temperature regular cream cheese with a tablespoon or two of whole milk.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss pears with lemon, sugar, and a pinch of salt; arrange pears in dish, cut side down. Add 1/4 cup water; cover dish tightly with aluminum foil, and bake until pears are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Place each pear half, cut side up, on a platter, and top with 1 tablespoon of mascarpone and 1 crumbled cookie. Drizzle with juices from baking dish, and serve.
AMARETTI PEARS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel, core and halve the pears and place them in a greased baking dish. Crush the cookies and mix them with the butter. Stuff into the pear cavities.
- Pour the wine over the pears, sprinkle with sugar and bake for 45 minutes to one hour, until tender.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 198, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 11 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, firm pears. Bosc and Anjou pears are good choices.
- If you don't have amaretti cookies, you can substitute 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or almonds.
- To make the amaretti filling ahead of time, simply mix all of the ingredients together and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you don't have a baking dish, you can bake the pears in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Be careful not to overcook the pears. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Serve the pears warm or at room temperature. They can be topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or a dollop of yogurt.
Conclusion:
Baked pears with amaretti filling is a delicious and easy dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The pears are soft and juicy, and the amaretti filling is sweet and nutty. This dessert is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying dessert, give this recipe a try.
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