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baked pears with marsala-honey syrup

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

I'm always looking for new ways to prepare pears, one of my favorite fruits. This recipe is so easy and scrumptious. Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired. Recipe & photo: eatingwell.com 11-07-14

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For baked pears with marsala-honey syrup

  • 3/4 c
    marsala wine
  • 3/4 c
    warm water
  • 1/2 c
    honey
  • 3 slice
    orange zest (3-inch)
  • 1
    cinnamon stick
  • 1
    vanilla bean
  • 4
    firm ripe bosc or anjou pears, halved lengthwise and cored

How To Make baked pears with marsala-honey syrup

  • 1
    In a 9x13" baking dish, whisk wine, water and honey. Add orange zest and cinnamon stick.
  • 2
    Split vanilla bean, scrape out the sticky black seeds with the tip of a small, sharp knife and add them and the pod to the baking dish. Place the pears cut-side down in the baking dish.
  • 3
    Bake in a preheated 375º oven for 1 to 1-1/4 hours, basting every 15 minutes or so with the wine mixture, until the pears are very tender.
  • 4
    Serve the pears warm, drizzled with the sauce. Enjoy!
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