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Baked Pears With Brandy Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Impress your guests this Thanksgiving with this elegant yet easy Baked Pears recipe! Perfectly spiced pears, baked to tender perfection, are the star of this show, complemented by a luscious brandy vanilla ice cream. This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for a festive gathering or a cozy night in. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 310.4 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Baked Pears With Brandy Vanilla Ice Cream

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How to Make Baked Pears With Brandy Vanilla Ice Cream

  1. In a medium bowl, gently combine 1 cup vanilla ice cream and 2 tablespoons brandy. Mix until well blended.
  2. Cover the bowl and freeze the ice cream mixture until serving time.
  3. Peel, halve, and core 4 ripe but firm pears.
  4. Immediately sprinkle the cut pears with 2 tablespoons lemon juice to prevent browning.
  5. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, whisk together 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1/4 cup honey, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  6. Slit 1 vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the butter mixture. Add the pod as well.
  7. Stir in 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice.
  8. Score the rounded portion of each pear half diagonally about 1/8 inch deep, creating a diamond pattern. This helps the sauce penetrate the pear.
  9. Place the pear halves cut-side down in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the sauce evenly over the pears.
  10. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 40-45 minutes, basting occasionally, until the pears are very tender when pierced with a fork.
  11. Arrange the baked pears on serving plates, rounded side up. Serve immediately with a generous scoop of the brandy vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

136g

Fat

40g

Carbs

14g

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