Author Notes
I have been working with roasting pears recently. For Thanksgiving I am suggesting this recipe as a final course. Although this could easily be adapted as a salad course, here I am developing it as a dessert. You can easily double or triple this recipe. In fact you could easily double the portion, if folks were not feasting so much before. I learned about the treating pecans with molasses and tamari from a recipe by Michel Nischan several years ago. I am adding a natural maple flavor extract. —Sagegreen
Ingredients
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2
Barltett pears, halved, cored and pared
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1/2 teaspoon
fresh grated nutmeg
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unsalted butter for pan
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1-2 ounces
Maytag blue cheese
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1/2 cup
shelled whole pecans
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1/2 tablespoon
blackstrap molasses
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1 teaspoon
tamari
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a few drops of "natural maple flavor"
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dusting of cinnamon
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dash of kosher salt
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1 tablespoon
maple syrup, warmed
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1 tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
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splash of Poire Williams eau de vie, optional
Directions
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Lightly butter the bottom of a dish for roasting the pears. Place the pair of pared halved pears in the dish. Grate the nutmeg over the top of the pears before roasting in a 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until softened.
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Blend the molasses, tamari, and a few drops of maple flavor, together with a bit of kosher salt. Coat the pecans thoroughly. Dust with a touch of cinnamon. On a sheet of parchment paper upon a baking sheet line up the coated pecans. Roast in the 375 degree oven for about 10-15 minutes until somewhat dried, but of course not burned.
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Plate each pear half. Add a crumple of blue cheese and a few pecans. Whisk the warmed maple syrup with the lemon juice before spooning over the top. Add a splash of pear brandy if desired for the final grace of a meal. Don't annoy your guests about the possible homophones.
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