Baked Brie & Nut Pears

Sometimes it’s just love at first sight with food. You just know, without even tasting it, that it’s going to be perfect. After all, how can the classic combination of pears, cheese and nuts go wrong?

This recipe, which I found in the latest Food magazine (April/May 2016, Issue 88), jumped out at me as soon as I turned the page. I knew, without a doubt, I’d be making and eating it within 24 hours. And so I did!

What I loved most about this dish, was that it was as much a ‘sweet’ as it was a ‘savoury’. What you can’t tell from the pictures is that the sauce that’s drizzled over it is a gloriously delectable combination of maple syrup, orange juice, mixed spice and butter. That, combined with the sweet pear, salty brie and crunchy nuts(I used walnuts and pistachios) is absolutely my idea of heaven on earth.

I can’t recommend this dish highly enough, either as a sumptuous (slightly hedonistic) snack for yourself, or as a classy way to end a meal with friends – a sort of dessert/cheese board hybrid. Enjoy!

BAKED BRIE & NUT PEARS

Warm, gooey brie and sweet, spiced pears – a cozy dessert anyone can make! This simple recipe is all about big flavors with minimal effort. Juicy pears get a quick sear, then baked with melty brie and crunchy nuts. A drizzle of orange-laced syrup makes it extra special.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Total Time 11 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 8 Half Pears

Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 4 firm, but ripe pears, halved and cores removed
• ▢ 1.4 oz salted butter
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
• ▢ 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• ▢ 4.4 oz brie, cut into wedges
• ▢ 1/2 cup mixed chopped nuts, such as pecans, walnuts, almonds and pistachios

To serve:

• ▢ 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• ▢ 1 tbsp orange juice

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F) and grease or line a baking tray.
• Slice a little off the base of each pear so it sits flat when you serve it (NB: I did this after the pears were cooked, simply because I wanted to photograph the pears cooking).
• Heat butter, mixed spice and maple syrup over a moderate heat in a large frying pan. Place the pear halves cut side down and sear for 1-2 minutes until golden. Don’t throw out the juices.
• Arrange pears on baking tray and place a wedge of brie on top of each piece. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and bake for 4-5 minutes, or until warmed through and melted.
• Meanwhile, add the orange juice to the syrup in the pan and stir to combine.
• Place pears on a serving platter and drizzle with the syrup. Sprinkle over the thyme.

Nutrition

Calories 167kcal (8%)Carbohydrates 21g (7%)Protein 4g (8%)Fat 8g (12%)Saturated Fat 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0.2gCholesterol 26mg (9%)Sodium 132mg (6%)Potassium 157mg (4%)Fiber 3g (13%)Sugar 15g (17%)Vitamin A 255IU (5%)Vitamin C 5mg (6%)Calcium 51mg (5%)Iron 0.3mg (2%)

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