Honey-Roasted Pears with Mascarpone and Cranberry Drizzle: 5 Elegant Sweet Layers
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Tender honey-roasted pears topped with creamy mascarpone and finished with a bright cranberry drizzle.
Ingredients
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3 ripe pears halved and cored
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon orange zest optional
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare baking dish.
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Arrange pear halves cut side up.
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Brush with honey, butter, and cinnamon mixture.
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Roast 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
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Simmer cranberries, sugar, and water until thickened.
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Blend cranberry mixture if desired.
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Top warm pears with mascarpone and drizzle cranberry sauce over.
Notes
Serve slightly warm for best texture contrast. Avoid over-roasting pears.