Sherry Baked Pears

Indulge in the elegance of Sherry Baked Pears, a simple yet sophisticated dessert that's bursting with warm, spiced flavors. This recipe features ripe but firm pears gently baked in a luscious spiced syrup made from dry sherry, honey, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. As the pears bake, they soak up this aromatic glaze, becoming tender and lightly caramelized. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a romantic dinner, these baked pears are best served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Ready in under an hour, this autumn-inspired dessert is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Keywords: Sherry Baked Pears, baked fruit dessert, spiced pears, easy elegant dessert, fall dessert recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces ripe but firm pears
• 1 cup dry sherry
• 0.5 cup water
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0 whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. Carefully cut a small slice off the bottom of each pear so they can stand upright in your baking dish.

Step 3

Drizzle the pears with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.

Step 4

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dry sherry, water, honey, brown sugar, butter, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts, forming a spiced syrup.

Step 5

Place the pears upright in a deep baking dish. Pour the spiced syrup over the pears, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the foil and baste the pears with the syrup from the baking dish. Return the dish to the oven and bake, uncovered, for an additional 15 minutes or until the pears are tender and lightly caramelized.

Step 8

Carefully remove the pears from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Optionally, spoon additional syrup over the pears before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired. Enjoy your Sherry Baked Pears!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1215.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1218.2

Total Fat 30.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 77mg	0%
Sodium 41.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 139.0g
Protein 3.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 139.8mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 1021.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.1%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 72.6%