Baked Spiced Pear
4 servings
30 minutes
Baked spiced pear is an exquisite dessert of European cuisine that combines the tender texture of baked fruits with the warm aroma of spices. This recipe traces back to traditional methods of preparing fruits used in Europe for centuries. Pears soaked in lemon juice, butter, and sugar caramelize during baking, while added anise, cinnamon, and nutmeg create a rich spiced composition. The dish has a harmonious blend of sweetness and slight tartness, with a thin caramel glaze giving it a finished look. It is perfect as a standalone dessert or as an accompaniment to ice cream, yogurt, or cream. Serve warm to reveal the full depth of flavor.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
Wash, dry, and cut the pears in half. Place them cut side up on a baking sheet.
- Pears: 3 pieces
3
Sprinkle pears with lemon juice, add sugar, add softened butter, and add spices.
- Lemon juice: to taste
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 40 g
- Anise (star anise): 3 pieces
- Ground cinnamon: pinch
- Nutmeg: to taste
4
Bake for about 30 minutes, occasionally basting with the juices that form.
5
After the pears are ready, take them out, add a little water to the mold and boil until caramel is obtained, then pour over the pears.