Roasted Pears

Derf's Note:

I used Bosc pears--they keep their shape. Very tasty!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 large pear
• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese (I use no fat)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon whole half walnuts (or pecans)
• 2 teaspoons honey

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Peel, if you wish (I leave them unpeeled) Slice pear in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds to make a nice circle. Spray with veggies spray and set aside in a gratin dish sprayed with veggie spray, cut side up.
3. In a small bowl mix together, cream cheese, salt, nutmeg and 1 teaspoon honey. Fill each pear half cavity with half of the cheese mixture.
4. Place a half walnut on top of the cheese mixture; lightly press it down. Drizzle pear halves with remaining teaspoon of honey.
5. On centre grate in oven, roast at 350°F for about 1 hour or until soft. Test with a toothpick at about 45 minutes.

Reviews

[NoMiddleName]

These pears are SO delicious and very easy to put together. Great with vanilla ice cream. We enjoyed them so much, I made them 2 nights in a row. Derf, thanks for sharing.

[StrikingEyes00]

This was really good! I'll be making these for my family at our Thanksgiving dinner!