Bosc pears are ideal for this dessert because they keep their shape and texture after roasting. Look for ones with golden to brown skin for the best ripeness.
- Portion size 4 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine
Ingredients
Filling:
Method
Filling: In bowl, beat together cream cheese, honey, egg yolk and orange rind until smooth. Set aside.
🍐Peel and halve pears, leaving stems intact. Trim thin slice off curved side to level. Using melon baller or teaspoon, remove core and enough of the centre to make 1-1/2-inch (4 cm) wide and 3/4-inch (2 cm) deep hollow, without going through bottom. Place, cut side up, in well-greased 13- x 9 -inch (3 L) glass baking dish.
🍐In microwaveable glass measure, heat together 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the honey, butter and orange juice on high for 30 to 45 seconds or until melted. Stir; brush all over pears.
🍐Turn pears cut side down. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven, basting every 10 minutes, for 30 minutes. Turn pears and baste; bake for 10 minutes.
🍐Pour any liquid in centre of pears into baking dish. Spoon generous 1 tbsp (15 mL) filling into centre of each pear.
🍐In bowl, stir together remaining honey and 1/3 cup (75 mL) boiling water. Stir into pan syrup. Bake, basting once, until filling is puffed and pears are golden and tender, about 30 minutes. Transfer to platter; spoon sauce over top.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Sodium 132 mg
- Protein 4 g
- Calories 393.0
- Total fat 17 g
- Cholesterol 98 mg
- Saturated fat 10 g
- Total carbohydrate 61 g
%RDI
- Iron 7.0
- Folate 12.0
- Calcium 5.0
- Vitamin A 18.0
- Vitamin C 17.0
