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Spicy Roasted Pears





Yields
4 servings



Total Time
30 mins

Slightly underripe pears are perfect for roasting because they soften just enough in the heat of the oven. Serve them with any kind of roasted pork, or as part of a composed plate with Calvados Pan-Fried Pork Chops and Roasted Winter Kale.

Spicy Roasted Pears




Photo: Yunhee Kim; Styling: Karen Shinto
 2 medium red pears, cut into eighths and cored, but not peeled
 1/4 teaspoon ground ancho chile
 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
 1 sprig (4-in.) rosemary
  Coarse sea salt and black pepper to taste
Step 1
1

Preheat oven to 375°. Put pears in an ovenproof baking dish big enough to hold them in a single layer.

Step 2
2

Whisk ancho chile and maple syrup together and drizzle over pears. Tuck in rosemary sprig.

Step 3
3

Roast, uncovered, turning once, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 4
4

Remove from oven and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 5
5

 

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories101
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 26g10%

Dietary Fiber 2.6g10%
Protein 0.3g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.