Pan-Roasted Pears with Vanilla and Cloves
This recipe for pan-roasted pears combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the warm spices of vanilla, cloves, and cinnamon. A perfect fall dessert, it’s served with a tangy lemon crème fraîche for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces butter
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise and seeds scraped out (or 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or pure vanilla extract)
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 pinch allspice
- 3 cloves
- 8 pears, peeled, cored and quartered
- ½ cup crème fraîche
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Place the butter in a large shallow pan over medium heat. Once melted, add the sugar, vanilla bean seeds, the vanilla beans themselves (if using), the cinnamon stick, allspice and cloves.
- Cook for 2 minutes so that the sugar has started to melt, stirring frequently.
- Carefully add the pears to the pan. Turn and coat the pears with the buttery-sugary mixture and cook for 10–15 minutes, turning them once or twice. The pears should be a golden-brown color and smell heavenly.
- Remove from the heat but leave the pears in the pan until you are ready to serve.
- Combine the crème fraîche and lemon zest in a small bowl. Serve a good spoonful on each plate alongside the warm pears.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.4mg