Honey Pears with Rosemary

A simple and flavorful dessert using local honey.

SERVINGS
4

COOK TIME
60

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup local honey
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 Bosc pears, small, ripe
4 sprigs fresh rosemary, small

PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. In a saucepan, combine water, honey and lemon juice; bring to a simmer.

3. Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler or zester, remove lengthwise strips of skin from the pears to create a striped effect. Then cut the pears in half lengthwise and remove the core with a paring knife or melon baller.

4. Set the pears cut-side down in a baking dish just large enough to hold them in a single layer. Pour the hot honey mixture over the pears and cover them tightly with a piece of foil.

5. Bake the pears for 30 to 40 minutes, or until just tender when pierced with a skewer or tip of a paring knife; set aside to cool.

6. When the pears are cool, transfer them to a plate. Pour the juices remaining in the dish into the saucepan. Add the rosemary sprigs and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until reduced and bubbling thickly, about 3 minutes; set aside to cool.

7. Serve the pears in dessert dishes with the syrup spooned over the top.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
(based on individual servings)
Calories: 170
Total Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 4 mg
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Protein 1 g

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