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Pear-Cornmeal Shortcakes with Oven-Roasted Pears Recipe

Pear-Cornmeal Shortcakes with Oven-Roasted Pears Recipe

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Pear-Cornmeal Shortcakes with Oven-Roasted Pears

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 firm anjou or bosc pears (about 1 3/4 lb), peeled, halved, cored, each half cut into 6 wedges
1/2 cup strained apricot preserves
6 tbsp dark brown sugar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
3 tbsp sugar
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
6 tbsp chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 tbsp chilled buttermilk
1 large egg, beaten to blend (for glaze)
1 1/4 cups chilled whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

For pears: Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine first 6 ingredients in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; toss to blend. Cover dish with foil and bake until pears are tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Uncover. Mix in cranberries and bake until cranberries are tender but still hold shape, about 15 minutes. Cool fruit mixture. Maintain oven temperature.
For biscuits: Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Blend flour, cornmeal, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in processor. Add butter; using on/off turns, blend until butter is cut into pea-size pieces. Add buttermilk; using on/off turns, blend until dough comes together. Pat out dough on floured surface to scant 3/4-inch thickness. Using 2 3/4-inch-diameter cutter, cut out 4 biscuits. Gather scraps; pat out to scant 3/4-inch thickness. Cut out 2 more biscuits.
Arrange biscuits on prepared sheet; brush with beaten egg. Bake until golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 15 minutes.
Beat cream and powdered sugar in medium bowl to stiff peaks. Cut biscuits horizontally in half. Place bottoms on plates. Top each with pear mixture, whipped cream, then biscuit tops.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	727.05 Kcal (3044 kJ)
Calories from fat	244.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.19g	42%
Cholesterol	90.97mg	30%
Sodium	438.39mg	18%
Potassium	566.68mg	12%
Total Carbs	117.74g	39%
Sugars	69.95g	280%
Dietary Fiber	6.92g	28%
Protein	8.23g	16%
Vitamin C	24.2mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	132.8mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	215.21 Kcal (901 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.05g	42%
Cholesterol	26.93mg	30%
Sodium	129.77mg	18%
Potassium	167.74mg	12%
Total Carbs	34.85g	39%
Sugars	20.71g	280%
Dietary Fiber	2.05g	28%
Protein	2.44g	16%
Vitamin C	7.2mg	40%
Iron	0.3mg	5%
Calcium	39.3mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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