Planked Pears

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Ingredients

  • 4 firm ripe pears
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
  • 14 cup butter, melted
  • 14 cup large grain sugar
  • cinnamon
  • ice cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak clean, food quality wooden planks (cedar or white oak) in water for at least a few hours, a full day is best.
  2. Cut pears in half and scoop out centres.
  3. Place pears on soaked planks.
  4. Brush pears with butter.
  5. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Place the planks and pears on the barbecue.
  7. Use high heat directly under the planks.
  8. Once the planks start to smoke you can turn the barbecue down a bit so the pears don't char.
  9. There should be lots of smoke in your backyard!
  10. Once the pears are soft and smokey, about 30 minutes depending on your grill, take them off the grill.
  11. Serve with some ice cream!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

377 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2g 4% DV
Total Fat 34.6g 44% DV
Carbs 14.6g 5% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 7.8g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 98.8mg 4% DV
Potassium 86.5mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 85mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 24.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 74.5mg 6% DV
Iron 0.4mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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