Caramelized Bourbon Baked Pears

Steps

• 1

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 325°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

• 2

  Butter a baking dish. Peel and core the pears. Arrange the pears in the baking dish.

  Ingredients

  • 3  D'Anjou pears, or another firm variety of pear

  • 2 Tablespoon melted butter, plus more for greasing

• 3

  In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, bourbon, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the bourbon mixture over the pears.

  Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup dark brown sugar

  • 1/4 Cup bourbon

  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt

• 4

  Place the baking dish on the grill grates. Close the lid and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the pears are fork-tender.

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

• 5

  Remove the baking dish from the grill. Transfer to a serving plate and spoon the caramelized bourbon mixture over the pears. Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  •  vanilla ice cream, for serving