Experience a culinary delight that combines the natural sweetness of ripe pears with the rich flavors of maple syrup, zest of lemon juice, aromatic notes from vanilla bean, the exotic spice of ground cardamom, and a touch of water to create a masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds and nourishes your body.
Roasted Pear:
Ripe pears are a treasure trove of nutrients, offering fibre for gut health, antioxidants for cell protection, and essential vitamins like vitamins C and K. Pears support digestion, aid in weight management, and promote overall immunity and heart health.
Maple Syrup:
An emblem of natural sweetness and depth, maple syrup enhances flavours and delivers essential minerals like manganese and zinc. It also serves as a source of antioxidants, supports immune function, and contributes to healthy skin and hair.
Lemon Juice:
A splash of lemon juice adds a burst of tangy freshness to the dish. Rich in vitamin C, lemon juice boosts immunity, aids in digestion, and may even promote clearer skin and detoxification.
Vanilla Bean:
With its delicate and comforting essence, vanilla bean enriches the dish with its soothing aroma and flavour. Vanilla contains antioxidants, may reduce stress and anxiety, and could have anti-inflammatory properties.
Ground Cardamom:
Ground cardamom contributes an exotic and aromatic touch, elevating the flavours with its nuanced spice profile. Cardamom is known for its digestive benefits, antioxidant properties, and potential to improve oral health.
Indulge in the symphony of flavours as the maple syrup caramelizes to perfection, the vanilla bean infuses its essence, the cardamom adds a hint of mystery, and the pears soften into caramelized perfection. This roasted pear dish is not just a culinary delight but also a nutritional powerhouse, providing a medley of essential nutrients and health benefits in every luscious bite.
Roasted Pear with Cashew Cardamom Cream
Ingredients
- Cashew Cardamom Cream
- 4 medium ripe pears
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ vanilla bean
- 1 tsp cardamom
- ¼ cup water
to serve
- 4 dried apricots finely diced
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup walnuts finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Mix the maple syrup, lemon, and cardamom in a bowl.
- Cut the pear in half, remove the inner core and soak in the syrup.
- Place the pears face down in an oven-proof dish. Pour the remaining syrup over the pear, and add water to the bottom of the dish.
- Roast for 20 minutes, then turn the pear over and baste it with the pan juices. Continue to roast for a further 20 minutes.
- To serve, spoon the cashew cream evenly over four plates, place two pears each on top of the cream and sprinkle with the apricot, raisin and walnut mix.
