Fire-Kissed Pears with Spiced Vanilla–Cherry Sauce
Fire-Kissed Pears with Spiced Vanilla–Cherry Sauce pairs tender, lightly charred pears with a velvety cherry reduction scented with vanilla, ginger, and warm spices. The balance of caramelized fruit and smoky sweetness makes it an elegant dessert for fall dinners or a special-occasion finish to a cozy meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fire-Kissed Pears with Spiced Vanilla–Cherry Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 20 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 71
- Heart Health
- 8
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 9
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the vanilla bean on a foil-lined baking sheet set over a wire rack. Using a kitchen torch, toast the vanilla bean, turning now and then, until lightly charred and beginning to smoke, about 30 seconds. Let cool for 5 minutes, then split the vanilla bean lengthwise.
- 2
Combine the split vanilla bean and brandy in a medium saucepan. 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, 7 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, blend the cherries in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- 3
Mix the brown sugar, ginger, allspice, and pepper in a shallow bowl. For the sauce, add 3 tablespoons of the brown sugar mixture, the puréed cherries, and the salt to the brandy mixture in the saucepan. Bring back to a boil; reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, 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 the water and cornstarch together. Add this to the sauce. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 6
Dip the cut sides of the pears into the remaining brown sugar mixture to coat evenly. Arrange the pears, cut sides up, on the prepared baking sheet. Caramelize the brown sugar surface of the pears with a kitchen torch, 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.)
- Calories 207.72 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 51.43 g 19%
- Total Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 43.04 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.89 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 47.72 g --
- Added Sugars 16.14 g High 32%
- Calcium 42.63 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.5 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 119.55 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.39 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.67 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Fire Kissed Pears with Spiced Vanilla Cherry Sauce is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brandy, Brown Sugar, and Cherries. Each serving provides about 207.72 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fire-Kissed Pears with Spiced Vanilla–Cherry Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brandy, Brown Sugar, Cherries, Cornstarch. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fire-Kissed Pears with Spiced Vanilla–Cherry Sauce?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 207.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fire-Kissed Pears with Spiced Vanilla–Cherry Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Fire-Kissed Pears with Spiced Vanilla–Cherry Sauce healthy?
- Fire-Kissed Pears with Spiced Vanilla–Cherry Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 207.72 calories and 0.26 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 16.14 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Corn and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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