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Baked Bosc Pears on the Half Shell

Baked Bosc Pears on the Half Shell

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
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Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 Fresh Northwest Bosc Pears
  • Choice of Fillings
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preparation

  • 1 Halve and core pears; fill centers with desired filling. Combine remaining ingredients; bring to boil and pour over pears.2 Bake at 350 degrees F. 45 minutes or until tender; baste frequently with syrup. 3 Raisin Filling 4 Combine 1/4 cup raisins and 2 tablespoons chopped nuts.5 Date Filling6 Combine 1/3 cup snipped dates, 2 tablespoons chopped nuts and 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel.7 Mincemeat Filling8 Combine 1/2 cup prepared mincemeat with 1 tablespoon spoon rum or brandy.
  • Source: www.usapears.org