KIRSCH-CREAM BAKED PEARS

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Don't worry if your pears darken, they will lighten up in the kirsch. An elegant dessert. Great for using up pears! From the Joy of Cooking.

Provided by Cynna

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 lbs pears, ripe (about 6 pears)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup kirsch
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Peel, quarter length-wise, and core pears. Set aside.
  • In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add pears and cook for one minute.
  • Sprinkle with sugar and 1/4 cup of kirsch.
  • Cook over medium heat turning pears frequently until they are tender.(About 15 minutes).
  • Arrange pears, cut-side down in 9x9 baking dish.
  • Add to the skillet 1/4 cup of cream. Bring to a boil over high heat until sauce begins to thicken, then pour over the pears.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until cream sets a skin.
  • Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.4, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 6.2, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 24.9, Protein 1

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