Pears in Honey and Pine Nut Caramel with Artisanal Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Pears in Honey and Pine Nut Caramel with Artisanal Cheese
45 min.
6
189kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Pears in Honey and Pine Nut Caramel, perfectly paired with artisanal cheese. This vegetarian and gluten-free dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors that will elevate any meal. Imagine the sweet, succulent Bosc pears, gently cooked to tender perfection, their natural sweetness enhanced by a rich, golden caramel made from mild honey and toasted pine nuts.

The process is simple yet rewarding, as the aroma of browning butter fills your kitchen, setting the stage for a dish that is both elegant and comforting. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes—the creamy artisanal cheese complements the luscious caramelized pears, while the pine nuts add a delightful crunch. This dish is not just a side; it’s a conversation starter, perfect for gatherings or intimate dinners.

To elevate your dining experience further, consider pairing this dish with a glass of late-harvest dessert wine, such as the exquisite 2006 "Le Vol des Anges" from Bonny Doon Vineyard. Its honeyed pear and quince notes will beautifully enhance the flavors of the dish, making it a memorable finale to your meal. Treat yourself and your guests to this exquisite combination of sweet and savory, and let the flavors dance on your palate!

Ingredients

  •  bosc pear firm cored ripe peeled halved lengthwise
  • 3.5 tablespoons honey (such as orange blossom or clover)
  • tablespoons pinenuts 
  • pinch sea salt fine
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted ()

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • knife

Directions

  1. Cook unsalted butter in large nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat until beginning to brown.
  2. Add pear halves, cut side down, to skillet.
  3. Drizzle honey over pears and swirl pan slightly to blend butter and honey. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until pears are tender when pierced with paring knife, swirling skillet occasionally and adding a few tablespoons water to skillet if caramel sauce turns deep amber before pears are tender, about 12 minutes.
  4. Transfer pears, cut side up, to serving platter. Top pears with cheese. Return skillet with caramel sauce to medium-high heat; add pine nuts to skillet and sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Cook until sauce in skillet is brown and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Spoon sauce over pears and serve.
  5. Finish this meal on a sweet note with a late-harvest dessert wine. The honeyed pear and quince flavors of the 2006 "Le Vol des Anges" ($3
  6. from California's Bonny Doon Vineyard are perfect with this dessert. Plus, the Roussanne grapes the wine is made from are produced using biodynamic practices.
  7. To order artisanal American cheeses, go to artisanalcheese.com, murrayscheese.com, or cowgirlcreamery.com.

Nutrition Facts

Calories189kcal
Protein2.22%
Fat49.83%
Carbs47.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.84
Glycemic Load
9.22
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.2826086813989%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.83mg
Catechin
0.24mg
Epigallocatechin
0.53mg
Epicatechin
3.35mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.27mg
Quercetin
0.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:189.44kcal
9.47%
Fat:11.22g
17.26%
Saturated Fat:5.12g
32.02%
Carbohydrates:24.28g
8.09%
Net Carbohydrates:21.31g
7.75%
Sugar:18.92g
21.02%
Cholesterol:20.34mg
6.78%
Sodium:8.98mg
0.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.12g
2.25%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.65%
Fiber:2.97g
11.87%
Copper:0.14mg
7.25%
Vitamin K:7.27µg
6.93%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.28%
Vitamin A:260.06IU
5.2%
Magnesium:19.21mg
4.8%
Vitamin C:3.93mg
4.76%
Phosphorus:42.19mg
4.22%
Potassium:141.73mg
4.05%
Zinc:0.45mg
2.98%
Iron:0.49mg
2.72%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.49%
Folate:8.46µg
2.11%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.96%
Vitamin B3:0.38mg
1.91%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.69%
Calcium:11.82mg
1.18%
Source:Epicurious