BAKED PEARS WITH MARSALA-HONEY SYRUP

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I'm always looking for new ways to prepare pears, one of my favorite fruits. This recipe is so easy and scrumptious. Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired. Recipe & photo: eatingwell.com 11-07-14

Provided by Ellen Bales @Starwriter

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup(s) marsala wine
3/4 cup(s) warm water
1/2 cup(s) honey
3 slice(s) orange zest (3-inch)
1 - cinnamon stick
1 - vanilla bean
4 - firm ripe bosc or anjou pears, halved lengthwise and cored

Steps:

  • In a 9x13" baking dish, whisk wine, water and honey. Add orange zest and cinnamon stick.
  • Split vanilla bean, scrape out the sticky black seeds with the tip of a small, sharp knife and add them and the pod to the baking dish. Place the pears cut-side down in the baking dish.
  • Bake in a preheated 375º oven for 1 to 1-1/4 hours, basting every 15 minutes or so with the wine mixture, until the pears are very tender.
  • Serve the pears warm, drizzled with the sauce. Enjoy!

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