Stuffed Pears En Papillote Recipe

Name: Stuffed Pears En Papillote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The filling; 1/4-1/2 cups walnuts (depending on the size of the pears); 1/4-1/2 cups dried cranberries (depending on the size of the pears); 1-2 tablespoons salted butter melted; 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; The Pears and baking; 8 forelle pears cored and peeled; 3 tablespoons butter softened (use more or less as needed); 1/4-1/2 cups turbinado sugar(start with 1/4 cup add more if you need it); parchment paper and butchers twine; walnut and cranberry mixture

Servings: persons

The filling
1/4-1/2 cups walnuts (depending on the size of the pears)
1/4-1/2 cups dried cranberries (depending on the size of the pears)
1-2 tablespoons salted butter melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
The Pears and baking
8 forelle pears cored and peeled
3 tablespoons butter softened (use more or less as needed)
1/4-1/2 cups turbinado sugar(start with 1/4 cup add more if you need it)
parchment paper and butchers twine
walnut and cranberry mixture

1
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a small baking sheet with parchment. Melt your butter. In bowl add the walnuts and pour melted butter on the nuts toss to coat, Add the brown sugar and cinnamon toss again to make sure the brown sugar and cinnamon coat each walnut.
2
Pour onto baking sheet and spread out. Bake for 5-8 minutes careful not to burn the nuts. Remove from oven and let cool. When they are cooled give the nuts a rough chop and add the cranberries, toss to combine and set aside.
3
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Wash and core your pears from the bottom leave the stem intact. Peel the pear. Stuff each with the walnut and cranberries. Rub each pear generously with the softened butter, roll the pear in the turbinado sugar.
4
Tear off 8 generously sized pieces of parchment, place the pear in the middle and gather up around the stem and tie off with butchers twine if there is too much on top trim with scissors, Place on baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes. If you use larger pears the baking time will increase to 35-40 minutes approximately. Enjoy alone or with ice cream,whipped cream or cheese.

335

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The filling, 1/4-1/2 cups walnuts (depending on the size of the pears), 1/4-1/2 cups dried cranberries (depending on the size of the pears), 1-2 tablespoons salted butter melted, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Pears En Papillote 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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Stuffed Pears En Papillote

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Variations & substitutions

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