ALMOND BUTTER-STUFFED PEARS
A formal dinner calls for an elegant dessert like these stuffed pears. A mild nutty filling pairs well with the tender, sweet fruit.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine almonds and salt in a food processor. Cover and process until almonds are finely chopped. Add oil; cover and process until blended. Set aside., In a large saucepan, combine pear juice, 1 cup wine, brown sugar and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; remove vanilla bean. With a sharp knife, scrape bean to remove the seeds; stir into sauce. Discard bean. Return to a boil; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 50-55 minutes or until mixture coats the back of a metal spoon., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Slice 1 in. off the top of each pear and set aside. Core pears, leaving bottoms intact. Fill with reserved almond mixture. Place pears in a shallow roasting pan; replace tops. Add remaining wine. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until pears are tender, basting occasionally. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 15g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Joseph Manari
[email protected]I would not make these again.
CaTori Green
[email protected]These were a bit disappointing.
Gita Bhandari ghimire
[email protected]I'm not sure what all the hype is about. These were just ok.
Tony Agosto
[email protected]These were ok, but I've had better.
Marisa A.bentos
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Tobi Victor
[email protected]These were a waste of time and ingredients.
mohit basnet
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pears turned out really mushy.
Fikadu Yotam
[email protected]These were really good, but I think they would be even better with a different type of filling.
Terri Goff
[email protected]I found the pears to be a bit undercooked, but the almond butter filling was delicious.
Matovu mourice
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
mdshohidul khan
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use different types of pears and fillings to create your own unique dish.
amina saleh
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they're so delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.
Dustin Boller
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I really enjoyed these. The almond butter filling was amazing!
Areeb shah
[email protected]These were really good! I used a different type of pear than the recipe called for, but they still turned out great.
Edrine Wizy
[email protected]I've made these pears several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Regina Wilson
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. The almond butter filling was the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the pears were perfectly cooked.