Caramelised pears

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Set the oven to 160° C (fan/convection oven).

Step 2

Cut the pears in half then core them preferably using a melon baller. Leave the stems intact or remove them if you wish. Peel the pears and leave in water or dip in some lemon juice while you prepare the other fruit.

Step 3

Place in an oven proof dish and dot with the butter or vegan spread.

Step 4

Wash and zest the orange and sprinkle it over the pears.

Step 5

squeeze the orange then pour the juice over the pears.

Step 6

Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup.

Step 7

Bake in the oven, initially for about 35 - 40 minutes, turning the pears after about 15 minutes and regularly basting the pears with the juice.

Step 8

After about 35 minutes, take out of the oven and sprinkle with the flaked almonds.

Step 9

Put back into the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes and continue to baste with the juice.

Step 10

The pears are ready when golden and soft.