Baked Pears

Baked Pears
 

INGREDIENTS

For the candied almonds

For the pears

  • 6 small pears, halved and cored

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

For serving

  • Vanilla yogurt

  • Pomegranate seeds


INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Prepare the candied almonds. Add the sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir over heat for 5-10 minutes, until the mixture turns an amber brown color. Stir in the almonds.

  2. Pour the almonds out onto a baking sheet. Allow them to cool completely, then break them up into small pieces. Set aside

  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 3-quart baking dish.

  4. Add the pear halves to the baking dish, cut side up. Sprinkle on the brown sugar and cinnamon. Arrange the butter cubes on top of the pears.

  5. Bake for 25 minutes. After you remove the pears from the oven, drizzle the maple syrup on top.

  6. Serve the pears warm with vanilla yogurt. Sprinkle the candied almonds and pomegranate seeds on top.

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