Roasted Bosc Pears with Pomegranate Glaze

Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Roasted Bosc Pears with Pomegranate Glaze
45 min.
6
438kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with our Roasted Bosc Pears with Pomegranate Glaze. This exquisite dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of seasonal ingredients that will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds. The sweet, juicy Bosc pears are perfectly complemented by a rich pomegranate glaze, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that is both refreshing and satisfying.

Imagine the aroma of cinnamon and citrus wafting through your kitchen as the pears roast to tender perfection. This dish is versatile enough to serve as an elegant appetizer, a charming starter, or a delightful snack that pairs beautifully with a glass of dry red wine. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this dairy-free treat for gatherings or intimate dinners alike.

Each serving is a warm embrace of comfort, with the luscious glaze drizzled over the pears, inviting you to savor every bite. To elevate the experience, serve them alongside creamy vanilla ice cream and crunchy biscotti, creating a delightful contrast of textures. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply treating yourself, these Roasted Bosc Pears with Pomegranate Glaze are sure to become a cherished favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • servings purchased biscotti 
  •  bosc pear with stems, peeled
  •  cinnamon sticks 
  • 0.8 cup wine dry red such as syrah or zinfandel
  • teaspoons orange zest grated
  • 0.8 cup pomegranate juice 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • servings whipped cream 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan
  • spatula
  • melon baller

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir wine, pomegranate juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, and orange peel in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
  2. Using small melon baller, core pears from bottom of wide end. Trim bottoms flat and stand upright in 8x8x2-inch baking dish.
  3. Pour pomegranate-wine sauce over pears. Roast pears until tender when pierced with knife, basting pears with sauce every 20 minutes, about 1 hour. Using spatula, transfer roasted pears to serving platter.
  4. Transfer pan juices to small saucepan. Simmer until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 5 minutes. (Can be made 4 hours ahead.
  5. Let sauce and pears stand at room temperature. Rewarm sauce before continuing.)
  6. Spoon glaze over pears.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream and biscotti.

Nutrition Facts

Calories438kcal
Protein4.71%
Fat22.3%
Carbs72.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.81
Glycemic Load
28.78
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.3465217559234%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4.41mg
Petunidin
1mg
Delphinidin
1.51mg
Malvidin
7.87mg
Pelargonidin
0.03mg
Peonidin
0.56mg
Catechin
2.79mg
Epigallocatechin
1.05mg
Epicatechin
9.89mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.3mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.54mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
2.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:438.44kcal
21.92%
Fat:10.74g
16.52%
Saturated Fat:5.57g
34.83%
Carbohydrates:79.09g
26.36%
Net Carbohydrates:72.69g
26.43%
Sugar:59.09g
65.66%
Cholesterol:49.64mg
16.55%
Sodium:124.23mg
5.4%
Alcohol:3.15g
100%
Alcohol %:1.16%
100%
Protein:5.1g
10.21%
Fiber:6.39g
25.57%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.55%
Potassium:408.69mg
11.68%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.14%
Calcium:111.01mg
11.1%
Vitamin C:9.01mg
10.92%
Vitamin K:11.45µg
10.9%
Phosphorus:94.6mg
9.46%
Copper:0.17mg
8.57%
Vitamin A:426.88IU
8.54%
Magnesium:24.38mg
6.09%
Folate:23.47µg
5.87%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.65%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.89%
Iron:0.83mg
4.63%
Zinc:0.68mg
4.5%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.29%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.63%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.6%
Selenium:1.58µg
2.26%
Vitamin B3:0.45mg
2.25%
Source:Epicurious