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Pečene kruške s orasima (baked pears with walnuts and honey)
Baked pears are one of the simplest desserts of the Balkan autumn kitchen: the fruit softens in its own juices while the honey thickens to a syrup in the bottom of the dish. After a few minutes of prep the oven does the work, and the tang of the yoghurt nicely balances the sweetness.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Preheat the oven to 190 °C.
- Lay the pears cut side up in an ovenproof dish and pour 3 tbsp of water around them.
- Fill the hollows with walnuts, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until soft and caramelized.
- Serve lukewarm with yogurt; they keep for 2 days in the fridge.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Choose ripe but still firm pears, such as Conference or Williams, because very soft fruit falls apart in the oven.
- Baste the pears once or twice during baking with the juices that collect in the bottom of the dish, to keep them glossy and juicy.
- In a fan oven, 170 °C is enough. If the walnuts darken too quickly, cover them loosely with baking paper for the last few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it keep?
2 days, covered, in the fridge. Warm to lukewarm before serving, as this brings out the aroma of the honey and cinnamon.
How do I make it vegan?
Swap the honey for maple syrup and the yoghurt for unsweetened plant-based yoghurt; the baking time stays the same.
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