Pears Baked in Amaretto Cream

Ingredients

• 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and halved
• 1/2 cup Amaretto liqueur
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together Amaretto, cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
3. Arrange pears in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. Pour cream mixture over the pears, turning to coat.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until pears are tender.
6. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.

Interesting Facts

• Amaretto is an Italian liqueur made from almonds, apricot pits, or both.
• Pears are a versatile fruit that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.
• This dish is perfect for entertaining as it can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.