Baked Pears With Toasted Almonds, Cranberries, & Wh

Name: Baked Pears With Toasted Almonds, Cranberries, & White Chocolate Drizzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Saigon; 1 teaspoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection Nutmeg, Ground; 1/4 teaspoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection Cloves, Ground; 4 firm ripe pears, such as Bosc or Anjou, halved and cored; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 4 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 1/2 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

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Preheat oven to 400u00b0 F. Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in small bowl. Place pear halves, cut-side up, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar mixture.
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Bake 30 minutes or until pears are tender, spooning brown sugar mixture over pears halfway through baking. Cool slightly.
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Bring cream just to boil in small saucepan on medium heat. Remove from heat. Add white chocolate; stir until chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth.
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To serve, place a pear half on each of 8 dessert plates. Stir brown sugar mixture in baking dish. Spoon over pear halves. Sprinkle with almonds and cranberries. Drizzle generously with white chocolate sauce. Serve immediately.
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Test Kitchen Tip: Stir 1/4 teaspoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection Saigon Cinnamon into the white chocolate sauce.
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This recipe was created by Cat Cora, Bon Appetit Executive Chef, for the McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection.
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Calories: 381
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Fat: 17 g
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Cholesterol: 32 mg
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Protein: 3 g
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Sodium: 65 mg
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Carbohydrates: 54 g
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Fiber: 5 g

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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

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 teaspoons McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Saigon, 1 teaspoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection Nutmeg, Ground, 1/4 teaspoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection Cloves, Ground, and more.

Yes, Baked Pears With Toasted Almonds, Cranberries, & White Chocolate Drizzle 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 Pears With Toasted Almonds, Cranberries, & White Chocolate Drizzle

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