Honey Roasted Pears With Brandy Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Name: Honey Roasted Pears With Brandy Vanilla Ice Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 cups vanilla ice cream; 2 tablespoons brandy; 4 ripe but firm pears; 1 tablespoon lemon juice and juice of 1/2 lemon; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; zest of 1 orange; zest of 1/2 lemon; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Allspice; thin slices of orange (for garnish); thin slices of lemon (for garnish); pinch ground cloves

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of fall with this elegant Honey Roasted Pears recipe! Perfectly spiced and caramelized pears boast a gorgeous golden crust, creating a sophisticated dessert that's both stunning and delicious. Adapted from a Patina Restaurant (Los Angeles) recipe, these pears shine even without the accompanying brandy vanilla ice cream, but the cool creaminess adds the perfect touch of luxury. Easy to make, yet impressive to serve, this recipe is perfect for a romantic dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 75 mins

Calories 311.9 kcal

Protein 5g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

Honey Roasted Pears With Brandy Vanilla Ice Cream

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Honey Roasted Pears With Brandy Vanilla Ice Cream

2 cups vanilla ice cream
2 tablespoons brandy
4 ripe but firm pears
1 tablespoon lemon juice and juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
zest of 1 orange
zest of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Allspice
thin slices of orange (for garnish)
thin slices of lemon (for garnish)
pinch ground cloves

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How to Make Honey Roasted Pears With Brandy Vanilla Ice Cream

**For the Brandy Vanilla Ice Cream:**
In a medium bowl, gently stir together 2 cups of high-quality vanilla ice cream and 2 tablespoons of brandy until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
**For the Honey Roasted Pears:**
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Halve, peel, and core 4 ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou).
Immediately brush pear halves with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
In a large, rimmed baking pan, combine 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, ¼ cup honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the juice of ½ lemon.
Add the zest of 1 orange and ½ lemon. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of ground cloves.
Using a small, sharp knife, score the rounded part of each pear half diagonally in one direction, then the other, to create a diamond pattern.
Place pear halves cut-side down in the prepared baking pan.
Spoon the honey mixture evenly over the pears.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, basting with pan juices every 10 minutes, until the pears are very soft when pierced with a fork.
Let the pears cool slightly before serving.
To serve, place one pear half on each plate. Add scoops of brandy vanilla ice cream around the pears.
Garnish with thin slices of orange and lemon.