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Caramelized Bourbon Baked Pears
By Traeger Kitchen
Enjoy the fruits of your labor, literally, with these rich & sweet Traeger baked pears. The natural sugars caramelize to create a fantastic smoky-flavored pear dessert.
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Pellets
Apple
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
4
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| 3 | D'Anjou pears, or another firm variety of pear |
| 2 Tablespoon | melted butter, plus more for greasing |
| 1/4 Cup | dark brown sugar |
| 1/4 Cup | bourbon |
| 1 Teaspoon | vanilla extract |
| 1/2 Teaspoon | cinnamon |
| 1/2 Teaspoon | kosher salt |
| vanilla ice cream, for serving |
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