Baked Pears with Vanilla Mascarpone Recipe

Name: Baked Pears with Vanilla Mascarpone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Anjou or Bosc pears; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup red wine; 4 sprigs thyme (optional); Vanilla Mascarpone (recipe follows); Store-bought biscotti; 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped; 8 ounces mascarpone cheese; 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar; (makes about 1 cup)

Servings: persons

4 Anjou or Bosc pears
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup red wine
4 sprigs thyme (optional)
Vanilla Mascarpone (recipe follows)
Store-bought biscotti
1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
(makes about 1 cup)

1
Preheat the oven to 425F.
2
Slice off the bottom of each pear just enough so it will stand upright.
3
Using a melon baller or small spoon, remove the seeds from the bottom.
4
Peel the upper half, leaving the stem intact; pat dry with a paper towel.
5
Rub butter over the peeled part of each pear; stand the pears in a small baking dish (about 7 x 11 inches).
6
Sprinkle with the sugar.
7
Pour the wine into the baking dish; add the thyme sprigs, if using.
8
Bake until the pears are soft when pierced with a paring knife and well browned, about 45 minutes; using a small spoon, baste the pears occasionally with the wine, adding a bit of water as needed to prevent the liquid from evaporating.
9
Remove from the oven.
10
Spoon some of the pan juices into each serving dish, and place a pear on top.
11
Serve with a dollop of mascarpone and several biscotti on the side.
12
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl, and stir together with a wooden spoon.

352

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Anjou or Bosc pears, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 cup red wine, and more.

Yes, Baked Pears with Vanilla Mascarpone 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.

Baked Pears with Vanilla Mascarpone

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