Roasted Pears to the Rescue

I was lucky enough to come by some pears from a friends tree, the one in front of the house on the boulevard just didn't produce this year. I braised for the first time last week and needed a quick dessert. Roasted pears to the rescue. You can dolly this up as much as you would like but the concept remains the same.














Roasted Pears

You will need:

4 pears, or enough for 1/2 pear per guest cored but not pealed

1/2 cup sugar blend consisting of 1/4 cup brown sugar Splenda and 1/4 cup Turbinado sugar or raw sugar

2 oz good quality butter cut into cubes (optional) or butter flavor cooking spray (if you must)

Balsamic vinegar or cinnamon

Parchment Paper



Preheat oven to 350



Dust cut side of pears with sugar mixture. If you are using cinnamon mix into the sugar before dusting the pears. Place pear atop butter cube on parchment lined baking sheet. If you are using spray, apply a light coat to the parchment before placing the pears. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes depending on ripeness. Pears are done when they yield to gentle pressure but are not squishy. Flip pears and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Top with balsamic at this time if you so choose.

Even with butter each serving packs a mere 127 calories, go fruit. It even works with baking apples, although baking time may need to be increased.   I served these to my guests with a small dollop (less than a teaspoon)  of Pistachio Gelato