Baked Cardamom Pears And Apricots Recipe

Name: Baked Cardamom Pears And Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1/3 cup regular or quick-cooking rolled oats; 1/3 cup toasted wheat germ; 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons chopped almonds; 1/4 cup honey; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 cup (about 6 oz.) dried apricots; 4 firm-ripe pears, such as Bosc or Comice (2 to 2 1/4 lb. total); 1 quart vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup regular or quick-cooking rolled oats
1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup (about 6 oz.) dried apricots
4 firm-ripe pears, such as Bosc or Comice (2 to 2 1/4 lb. total)
1 quart vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt

1
Cut butter into small pieces. In an 8- or 9-inch square pan, mix butter with oats, wheat germ, brown sugar, and almonds.
2
Bake in a 350u00b0 oven until mixture is lightly browned and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes; stir several times. Let cool.
3
Meanwhile, in a 2- to 3-quart pan, combine honey, lemon juice, vanilla, almond extract, cardamom, apricots, and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
4
Peel, halve, and core pears. Lay pears, cut side down, in a shallow 2- to 2 1/2-quart casserole. Spoon honey-apricot mixture over pears and cover casserole tightly.
5
Bake until pears are tender when pierced, 35 to 40 minutes.
6
Spoon pears, apricots, and juices equally into wide bowls. Add scoops of frozen yogurt to each serving and sprinkle with topping.

305

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine, 1/3 cup regular or quick-cooking rolled oats, 1/3 cup toasted wheat germ, 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Baked Cardamom Pears And Apricots falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Cardamom Pears And Apricots

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