BOOZY BAKED PEARS WITH GINGER AND BROWN SUGAR

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Boozy Baked Pears With Ginger and Brown Sugar image

Pat Neely, co-owner of Neely's Bar-B-Que restaurant chain and costar of Down Home With the Neelys with his wife, Gina

Provided by Rev.CCJ

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup brandy (or apple cider)
1/2 cup raisins, golden and regular
1/4 cup crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
6 bosc pears, peeled, cut in half and cored

Steps:

  • Place first five ingredients in a small saucepot. Heat until warmed through, swirl the pan to coat the dried fruit, and set aside to soak.
  • Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Using your fingers, crumble the butter into the mixture until it forms a slightly moist crumb topping.
  • Fill each pear with some of the mixture.
  • Place the pears in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; pour the brandy mixture evenly over the pears. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 375°F
  • Uncover, gently flip the pears upside down-it's fine if some of the mixture falls out of the center. Bake for an additional 30 minutes. Transfer the pears to serving bowls; spoon the juices and fruit over.
  • For added flair, serve each pear with a scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt or sprinkle with lime zest!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.5, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 41.6, Carbohydrate 62.6, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 50, Protein 1.1

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