Breakfast and brunch are the moments I cherish the most when it comes to dining. I find immense joy in savoring the flavors of a delightful morning meal. To me, it’s a time where culinary creativity truly shines, blending the savory and the sweet seamlessly. Picture a spread with eggs, grits, muffins, toast, cakes, salmon, meats, chicken, along with a refreshing assortment of juice, coffee, and even champagne.
Furthermore, I have a soft spot for incorporating fruits into my breakfast, although occasionally, I crave something more indulgent and nourishing than a simple apple or banana. One day, I found myself with an abundance of ripe pears in my kitchen, having already enjoyed a few fresh and in salads. As I pondered their fate, an idea struck me – why not sauté them? Yes, that’s it!
I gently sautéed these luscious pears in fragrant coconut oil and generously sprinkled them with coconut sugar. This not only imparted a beautiful caramelization but also infused them with a delightful nutty undertone. The previous night, I had whipped up a batch of homemade stovetop granola, and it dawned on me that it would be the perfect accompaniment to these pears. But here’s the decadent twist: I crowned them with a dollop of mascarpone cheese, delicately infused with lemon zest. Oh my goodness! It’s so heavenly that you’d be tempted to say, “Mama, you’ve outdone yourself.”
Now, for those days when you’re aiming for a healthier option, yogurt would be an excellent choice. However, there are moments when indulgence is the order of the day. I hope you relish this recipe as much as I did. And always remember to set the table with love.
Caramelized Pears with Granola and Mascarpone Cheese
**Ingredients:**
– 4 tablespoons of coconut oil
– 4 medium Bosc pears, pitted and halved
– 1/2 cup of coconut sugar
– 1 cup of granola (homemade or store-bought)
– 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
– 1/4 cup of mascarpone cheese
– 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
– 1/4 cup of blueberries or your favorite fruit
– Drizzle of honey
**Directions:**
1. Start by heating a large sauté pan over medium heat. Lightly sprinkle each pear with coconut sugar, ensuring it covers the pears, and you will have some sugar left over.
2. In the heated pan, melt the coconut oil, then add the pears, placing them cut-side down. Cook until they develop a slight golden brown hue, which usually takes about 5 minutes.
3. Add the remaining coconut sugar and continue to cook until the pears caramelize, which typically takes 4-5 minutes, depending on your stovetop.
4. Prepare the mascarpone cheese with lemon zest. In a bowl, combine the mascarpone with the lemon zest, gently stirring until the lemon zest is evenly mixed into the cheese. If you’re using yogurt, simply mix the lemon zest into the yogurt or add honey to the yogurt, as desired.
**Plating:**
1. Divide the sautéed pears, placing 2 pear halves on each plate.
2. Sprinkle the homemade granola over the pears, add a generous dollop of the lemon-zested mascarpone cheese, and drizzle honey to taste.
3. Arrange the berries around the plate and give it a slight dusting of cinnamon for that extra touch of deliciousness. Enjoy this delightful dish!
Caramelized Pears with Granola and Mascarpone Cheese
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