Almond Butter-Stuffed Pears
Almond Butter-Stuffed Pears requires about 1 hour and 30 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 345 calories, 6g of protein, and 15g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. A mixture of white wine, pear juice, pears, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It works well as a side dish.
Instructions
Combine almonds and salt in a food processor. Cover and process until almonds are finely chopped.
Add oil; cover and process until blended. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine pear juice, 1 cup wine, brown sugar and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil.
Remove from heat; remove vanilla bean. With a sharp knife, scrape bean to remove the seeds; stir into sauce. Discard bean. Return to a boil; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 50-55 minutes or until mixture coats the back of a metal spoon.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Slice 1 in. off the top of each pear and set aside. Core pears, leaving bottoms intact. Fill with reserved almond mixture.
Place pears in a shallow roasting pan; replace tops.
Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until pears are tender, basting occasionally.