Swantown Inn Bed and Breakfast

Washington Baked Pears: Side Dish

Servings: 6

Prep time:10 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 

  6 Fresh Washington Pears

• 

  1/4 cup Brown sugar

• 

  1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon

• 

  1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg

• 

  1/2 cup Pecans

• 

  1/2 cup Raisins

• 

  2 tablespoons Butter

• 

  Whiiped Cream

Step 1:

Preheat oven to 375

Step 2:

Core each pear, leaving bottom intact. Cut a hairline cirle around the middle of each pear, just piercing the skin.

Step 3:

In a small bowl, combine sugar, spices, nuts, and raisins.

Step 4:

Fill pears with mixture and dot with butter. Arrange pears upright in a small baking dish. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until pears are tender. Cool for 15 minutes.

Step 5:

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream