A Final Grace
Ingredients
- 2 Barltett pears, halved, cored and pared
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg ⓘ
- unsalted butter for pan
- 1-2 ounces Maytag blue cheese ⓘ
- 1/2 cup shelled whole pecans
- 1/2 tablespoon blackstrap molasses ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon tamari ⓘ
- a few drops of "natural maple flavor" ⓘ
- dusting of cinnamon ⓘ
- dash of kosher salt ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, warmed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ⓘ
Instructions
- Lightly butter the bottom of a dish for roasting the pears. Place the pair of pared halved pears in the dish. Grate the nutmeg over the top of the pears before roasting in a 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until softened.
- Blend the molasses, tamari, and a few drops of maple flavor, together with a bit of kosher salt. Coat the pecans thoroughly. Dust with a touch of cinnamon. On a sheet of parchment paper upon a baking sheet line up the coated pecans. Roast in the 375 degree oven for about 10-15 minutes until somewhat dried, but of course not burned.
- Plate each pear half. Add a crumple of blue cheese and a few pecans. Whisk the warmed maple syrup with the lemon juice before spooning over the top. Add a splash of pear brandy if desired for the final grace of a meal. Don't annoy your guests about the possible homophones.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
629
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).