Description
A vibrant dish of warm caramelized pears layered over creamy burrata, perfect for gatherings and evoking nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou)
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for a smooth cooking process.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash, peel if desired, and cut the pears into thick slices.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the sliced pears; cook until they begin to soften and caramelize, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drizzle honey over the pears and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs in the last minute of cooking.
- Layer the warm caramelized pears over chunks of burrata on a serving platter, creating towers.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to substitute pears with apples or honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile. Ensure not to overcrowd the skillet for optimal caramelization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing, Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tower
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: caramelized pears, burrata, appetizer, vegetarian, seasonal recipe