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.
Ingredients
- 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: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 255IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 0.3mg
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