Serves 6
This is an adaptation of a recipe from Chris Squire. This is a brilliantly easy dessert and absolutely fabulous served with sweetened mascarpone, a rich Italian cream cheese. Marsala is a fortified wine from Sicily.
Served with Mascarpone
6 firm, but ripe Bosc pears
2 c. Marsala wine
8 allspice berries
1 cinnamon stick
1 c. mascarpone or creme fraiche
3 tbsp. icing sugar
1. Cut the pears in half. With a teaspoon remove the seeds. Place the pears cut side down in a large shallow buttered, ovenproof dish.
2. Pour the wine over the pears. Sprinkle the allspice berries over top. Break the cinnamon stick in several places and place in the pan.
3. Place in a preheated 375˚F oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the pears are tender.
4. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled with mascarpone that has been mixed with the sugar. Drizzle any remaining wine mixture over top of the pears.
