Sauteed Pears with Pumpkin Seed Praline Cream Recipe

Name: Sauteed Pears with Pumpkin Seed Praline Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large bosc pears, ripe but fir , peeled, cored and sliced; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped; 1/4 cup port; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks; 1 tablespoon icing sugar; Ground pumpkin seed praline, recipe follows; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, shelled

Servings: persons

2 large bosc pears, ripe but fir , peeled, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 vanilla bean, scraped
1/4 cup port
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
1 tablespoon icing sugar
Ground pumpkin seed praline, recipe follows
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, shelled

1
Saute pears in butter for about 3 to 4 minutes or until just soft and golden.
2
Add the vanilla, port and lemon juice.
3
Toss for a couple of minutes just to reduce sauce a little.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Whip cream with icing sugar until peaks begin to form.
6
Fold in the ground praline.
7
Serve over warm pears.
8
In a medium saucepan with heavy bottom on high, heat sugar until melted and starting to turn amber.
9
Add the pumpkin seeds and continue to cook for about 2 minutes or until sugar turns a rich brown caramel color.
10
Be cautious because seeds will pop.
11
Tilt pan to blend sugar, do not stir.
12
Ensure that you have a baking sheet lined with parchment paper ready as mixture is very hot.
13
Remove from heat immediately and pour onto baking sheet.
14
Let cool completely.
15
Transfer to food processor and grind.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large bosc pears, ripe but fir , peeled, cored and sliced, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped, 1/4 cup port, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Pears with Pumpkin Seed Praline Cream 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.

Sauteed Pears with Pumpkin Seed Praline Cream

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