Baked pears with dried fruits and sour cream
4 servings
40 minutes
Baked pears with dried fruits and sour cream are an exquisite dessert filled with the depth of flavor and aroma of Russian cuisine. This recipe originates from the traditional Russian love for baked fruits enriched with the sweetness of honey and the tartness of dried fruits. Pears caramelized in apple cider vinegar with brown sugar acquire a rich taste complemented by the juiciness of dried cherries and the velvety softness of prunes. Lemon zest adds freshness, while the delicate sour cream completes the harmony of flavors, creating a perfect blend of sweetness and light acidity. The dish is ideal for cozy evenings.
1
Remove the cores from the pears and cut each into 8 pieces. Cut the lemon zest into thin strips. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon.
- Bartlett Pears: 3 pieces
- Lemon: 1 piece
2
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
3
In a 23x33 cm dish, mix vinegar, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and softened butter. Add pears, cherries, prunes, and lemon zest. Drizzle with lemon juice and mix.
- Apple cider vinegar: 0.6 glass
- Brown sugar: 3 tablespoons
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Bartlett Pears: 3 pieces
- Dried cherries: 100 g
- Pitted prunes: 0.8 glass
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Lemon: 1 piece
4
Cover with foil and send to the oven for 15 minutes.
5
Then remove the foil, stir, and bake for another 20-25 minutes until soft and golden.
6
In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream with the remaining tablespoon of sugar.
- Sour cream: 3 tablespoons
- Brown sugar: 3 tablespoons
7
Arrange the fruits on a plate and decorate with sour cream.