Caramelized wine syrup and the black specks of vanilla — not only delicious but also visually stunning.
- vanilla pod
- 4 ripe pears (seasonal), peeled
- 130 g sugar (preferably brown)
- 2 glasses of wine (white or red)
- 1 orange
- a handful of walnuts
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Split the vanilla pod lengthwise and carefully scrape out the seeds with a knife. Place the pears in an oven-safe dish or casserole, add the sugar, wine, vanilla seeds, vanilla pod, zest, and juice of one orange. Bake for approximately 20–30 minutes, until the pears are soft but still hold their shape. Occasionally baste the pears with the syrup to create a glaze that incorporates the beautiful black vanilla seeds.
While the pears are baking, toast a handful of walnuts. When the pears are ready, remove them from the oven, take out the vanilla pod, and let them cool slightly.
Serve with the toasted walnuts and optionally with mascarpone or whipped cream.
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Split the vanilla pod lengthwise and carefully scrape out the seeds with a knife. Place the pears in an oven-safe dish or casserole, add the sugar, wine, vanilla seeds, vanilla pod, zest, and juice of one orange. Bake for approximately 20–30 minutes, until the pears are soft but still hold their shape. Occasionally baste the pears with the syrup to create a glaze that incorporates the beautiful black vanilla seeds.
While the pears are baking, toast a handful of walnuts. When the pears are ready, remove them from the oven, take out the vanilla pod, and let them cool slightly.
Serve with the toasted walnuts and optionally with mascarpone or whipped cream.
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