RCI-DS.004.0075.001
Cinnamon-baked Pears with Yogurt Cheese
When you think dessert start with something that is nutritious like this high in fiber delicacy, then add spices for flavor and top with something like low fat yogurt cheese.
Prep20 min
Cook45 min
Total65 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 1 unit
- dates¼ cupchopped
- ¼ cup
- ½ tsp
- 1 tsp
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
- 4 large
- ½ cup
Method
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly oil it to prevent sticking.
2
Wash and halve the pears lengthwise, leaving the skin intact. Using a small spoon or melon baller, carefully remove the core and seeds from each half, creating a shallow cavity for the filling.
3
Combine the chopped dates, raisins, lemon zest, prune purée, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly to create a cohesive filling.
4
Spoon the date and raisin filling evenly into each pear cavity, pressing gently so it stays in place. Arrange the filled pear halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
5
Place the cinnamon stick in the center of the baking dish among the pears. Pour the water around (not over) the pears, creating a shallow liquid base that will become a light syrup during baking.
6
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon evenly over the filled pear cavities. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the pears are fork-tender and the filling has caramelized slightly.
38 minutes
7
Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the pears to cool for 5–10 minutes. The cinnamon stick may be removed and discarded or left for presentation.
8
Serve the warm cinnamon-baked pears with the pan liquid spooned over them. Accompany each serving with a dollop of yogurt cheese, allowing guests to add as much or as little as desired.