Ingredients for Riesling Baked Pears
- 4 ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou)
- Riesling Wine
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 bay leaves
- Orange Zest
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How to Make Riesling Baked Pears
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice a thin piece off the bottom of each pear to create a stable base.
- Peel pears, leaving behind the bitter white pith. (Optional: leave skin on for added texture and visual appeal)
- Arrange 4 pears in a small oven-proof casserole dish or pie pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup Riesling wine, 1/4 cup honey, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the honey-wine mixture over the pears. Add 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 bay leaves, and the zest of 1 orange to the dish.
- Roast the pears for 45-60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes, until tender and slightly wrinkled.
- Carefully remove the pears from the oven using a slotted spoon and transfer to serving dishes.
- Pour the remaining honey-wine mixture into a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle the thickened sauce over the pears.
- Garnish with additional cinnamon sticks and orange zest.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Optional: Serve with a dollop of sweetened ricotta or mascarpone cheese (about 2 tablespoons per pear).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
134g
Fat
0g
Carbs
15g
