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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese and Raspberry Drizzle

Baked Pears with Goat Cheese and Raspberry Drizzle

Make the most of Canadian pears in this sweet and savoury baked pear dessert. A satisfying way to end a meal.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Bake Time: 30-45 minutes

Makes: 4

Ingredients:

4 firm-ripe pears, halved (Bartlett, Anjou or Bosc)
1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
1/2 cup (125 mL) orange juice
2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar sweetener
1/4 cup (50 mL) Smuckers® No Sugar Added Raspberry Jam
1/4 tsp (1 mL) coarsely ground black pepper
2 ozs (60 g) goat cheese

Directions:

1. Remove pear cores with melon baller and sharp knife; brush with lemon juice.
2. Place pears in 12 X 8-inch (30 X 19-cm) baking dish, cut side up, in single layer.
3. Combine orange juice and sweetener and pour over pears.
4. Cover pears tightly and bake at 375° (190°C) for 30 to 45 minutes or until tender.
5. Transfer pears to serving plate, reserving juices.
6. In small saucepan, combine jam, reserved juices and black pepper; bring to boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until thickened.
7. To serve pears: place 2 warm pear halves on individual plates, fill cavities with a little crumbled goat cheese and drizzle with warm raspberry sauce.

Featured Products:

Smucker’s® No Sugar Added Raspberry and Concentrated White Grape Juice Spread
Smucker’s® No Sugar Added Raspberry and Concentrated White Grape Juice Spread

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Recent Comments:

Review on 10/16/2009 10:01:00 PM by richard

change it up and use peaches. could use a balsamic vinegar reduction or change up the cheese. Grill the fruit.

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