Description
Roasted Pears with Balsamic and Honey whisper sweet sophistication from French culinary traditions. Luscious pears caramelize with golden honey and rich balsamic, creating an elegant dessert that invites you to savor each luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large slightly underripe pears
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) good quality balsamic vinegar
- 4 teaspoons (20 milliliters) runny honey
Fat/Dairy:
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit), ensuring the rack is positioned in the middle for even cooking.
- Gently wash the pears, then slice them in half lengthwise, carefully removing the core using a small spoon or melon baller to create a smooth cavity.
- Melt unsalted butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, allowing it to become slightly foamy and golden.
- Place the pear halves cut-side down in the heated skillet, cooking for approximately 2 to 3 minutes until they develop a light golden-brown caramelization.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven, roasting the pears for 15 to 20 minutes until they become tender but maintain their structural integrity.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and carefully turn each pear half over, then generously drizzle high-quality balsamic vinegar across the surface, allowing it to pool slightly in the cavities.
- Return the skillet to the oven for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, letting the balsamic vinegar reduce and intensify its flavor against the pears.
- Extract the skillet from the oven and immediately brush or drizzle pure honey over each warm pear half, ensuring an even coating.
- Let the roasted pears rest for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the honey and balsamic vinegar to create a luscious glaze before serving.
Notes
- Elevate your dessert game with these luxurious roasted pears that transform simple fruit into a gourmet experience.
- Butter caramelizes the pear surfaces, creating a golden-brown crust that locks in natural sweetness and complexity.
- Balsamic vinegar adds a tangy depth, cutting through the richness and balancing the honey’s sweet notes.
- Skin-on technique preserves nutrients, adds rustic texture, and prevents pears from losing their structural integrity during roasting.
- Quick sautéing before roasting develops a rich caramelized exterior, ensuring maximum flavor concentration and beautiful presentation.
- Resting the pears allows residual heat to continue softening the fruit while allowing balsamic and honey to infuse deeply into each bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 162 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: <1 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg