Baked Pears with Streusel Filling |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This breakfast or brunch dish requires surprisingly little effort. Prepare the streusel up to two days in advance, stirring in the pecans just before baking to preserve their texture. Ingredients:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 ounce) |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted |
1 tablespoon honey |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted |
3 anjou pears, peeled and cut in half lengthwise |
1/3 cup apple juice |
1 1/2 tablespoons apple brandy |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. To prepare streusel, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 6 ingredients (through allspice) in a bowl. Stir with a fork until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in pecans.
3. To prepare pears, using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out core from each pear half. Spoon streusel evenly into pear halves. Place pear halves, cut sides up, in an 8-inch square baking dish. Pour apple juice and apple brandy into dish. Cover dish with foil. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes. Serve pears warm. Drizzle evenly with cooking liquid.
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