Roasted Pears with Ginger and Vanilla
A gentle, fragrant dessert with no fuss.
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
When your pears are perfectly ripe and you're craving a dessert that smells like autumn without spending three hours in the kitchen, this recipe is for you. White wine, a vanilla pod, a hint of ginger: your pears will transform into tender, fragrant little gems. And bonus—it's vegan.
Ingredients
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off-dry white wine
dry white -
sugar
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vanilla pod
split -
ginger
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cinnamon
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williams pears
cored, halved
Recipe steps
Prepare the flavored syrup
Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a saucepan, pour the white wine, sugar, vanilla pod split in half, finely sliced ginger, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil while stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Prepare the pears
Cut the pears in half lengthwise and remove the core using a spoon. Place them cut-side down in an oven-safe dish.
Cook the pears
Pour the hot syrup over the pears. Cover the dish with aluminum foil or a lid and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the pears are very tender.
Serve
Arrange the pear halves on plates or in small bowls and drizzle generously with the cooking juices. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips and variations
- No white wine? A dry cider or even apple juice will work just fine.
- For a more indulgent dessert, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of whipped coconut cream.
- You can sprinkle some toasted slivered almonds on top when serving for a bit of crunch.
Anti-waste tips
Don’t throw away the vanilla pod after cooking!
You can:
- Rinse it, dry it, and slip it into a jar of sugar to make your own homemade vanilla sugar
- Blend it with sugar to make vanilla powder
- Store it in a jar of rum to prepare homemade vanilla extract
