Smoky Charred Pears with Vanilla-Cherry Drizzle

Experience the warm, sweet, and smoky flavors of Smoky Charred Pears with Vanilla-Cherry Drizzle. This vegetarian American dessert is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy evening at home. With no common allergens, it’s a safe choice for gatherings. The charred pears, paired with a rich vanilla-cherry sauce, create a unique flavor profile that enhances any meal.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Overview

This delightful dessert combines the warm flavors of charred spiced pears with a smoky vanilla-cherry sauce. The use of a kitchen torch adds a unique touch, creating a subtly sweet and aromatic finish. Perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 1 Vanilla bean
• 0.5 Cups brandy
• 10 Ounces (oz) frozen tart red cherries, drained
• 0.5 Cups brown sugar, packed
• 0.75 Teaspoons (tsp) ginger, ground
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) allspice, ground
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) black pepper, ground
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) water
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) cornstarch, sifted
• 4 Ripe pears, halved lengthwise

Steps

1. Place the vanilla bean on a foil-lined baking sheet set on a wire rack. Use a kitchen torch to toast the vanilla bean, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and starting to smoke, about 30 seconds. Let it cool for 5 minutes, then split the vanilla bean lengthwise.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the split vanilla bean and brandy. Carefully bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the brandy is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 7 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, blend the cherries in a blender or food processor until smooth.
3. In a shallow bowl, stir together the brown sugar, ginger, allspice, and pepper. For the sauce, add 3 tablespoons of the brown sugar mixture, the puréed cherries, and salt to the brandy mixture in the saucepan. Return to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
4. Remove the vanilla bean from the sauce and scrape out the seeds. Stir the seeds into the sauce, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Return the sauce to the saucepan.
5. Whisk together the water and cornstarch. Add to the sauce and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
6. Dip the cut sides of the pears in the remaining brown sugar mixture to coat evenly. Arrange the pears, cut sides up, on the prepared baking sheet. Use a kitchen torch to brown the sugared surface of the pears, about 5 minutes for the entire recipe. Serve the pears with the sauce. (Chill the sauce in an airtight container for up to 5 days.)

Enjoy this elegant and flavorful dessert with your loved ones!