Baked pears with macadamia

Serves: 4
Prep: 10
Cook: 25

Quick and easy to prepare, try this indulgent treat that’s sure to impress - and it’s a great way to use up your extra pears.

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Ingredients

  • 200g mixed dried fruit, chopped
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp water
  • 2 large pears, cored and halved
  • ¼ cup macadamia nuts, chopped
  • So Good Vanilla Bliss ice-cream (to serve)

Method

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl, combine dried fruit, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar and water.

  2. Step 2

    Put pear halves in a microwave dish, cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 minutes, or until tender but firm.

  3. Step 3

    Place pear halves on a lightly-greased baking tray with the cored centre facing up. You may need to slice some pear off the bottom to ensure it remains level.

  4. Step 4

    Spoon fruit mixture into the centre of pears and top with chopped macadamia nuts.

  5. Step 5

    Bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 20 minutes, or until macadamia nuts are golden. Serve with So Good Vanilla frozen dessert.

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