Pear-Honey Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 ripe pears
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup crushed walnuts
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) baking dish.
2. Peel and core pears, then cut into 8 slices each.
3. In a medium bowl, combine honey, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and cloves. Toss pears in the mixture until well-coated.
4. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Pour over the pears and toss to coat.
5. Spread the pears into the prepared baking dish.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until pears are softened and golden brown.
7. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Pear-honey is a popular dessert in many countries in Europe, especially in Germany.
• The combination of honey and pears is believed to have originated in ancient Greece.
• Pears are a good source of fiber and vitamins C, K, and B6.
• Honey is a natural sweetener and is thought to have many health benefits.