Baked Pears With Orange Cinnamon Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Pears With Orange Cinnamon Sauce

• 2 ripe but firm pears
• ½ cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Clove
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• ½ cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

How to Make Baked Pears With Orange Cinnamon Sauce

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Core and halve 2 ripe but firm pears.
3. Place pears face down in a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons water until smooth.
5. Pour the orange mixture evenly over the pears.
6. Sprinkle ½ cup raisins over the pears.
7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
8. Bake for 25 minutes. (For softer pears, bake for 10-15 minutes).
9. Remove from oven and carefully uncover.
10. Using a spoon, baste the pears with the accumulated sauce from the bottom of the pan.
11. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar over the pears.
12. Turn on the oven's broiler and broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the brown sugar is caramelized and pears are lightly browned on top. Watch closely to prevent burning.
13. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
14. Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional).