Baked pear gratin
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| Safflower oil, for coating | ||
| Baking pan | ||
| 4 | mediums | Winter pears -- such as |
| Bosc | ||
| 1 | tablespoon | Lime juice |
| 2 | tablespoons | Dark rum |
| 2 | tablespoons | Ground almonds |
| ½ | teaspoon | Cinnamon |
| 1 | tablespoon | Date sugar |
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a large baking dish.
2. Peel, core, and thinly slice pears and layer in bottom of baking dish.
Sprinkle with lime juice and rum.
3. Combine almonds, cinnamon, and date sugar. Sprinkle over pears. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and place pan under broiler. Broil to a light golden brown (3 to 5 minutes), and serve immediately.
Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy File