Cardamom-Spiced Pear Bundles
Cardamom-Spiced Pear Bundles: A Delicious Dessert Recipe
Looking for a delicious dessert recipe that will impress your guests? Look no further than these Cardamom-Spiced Pear Bundles! This dessert is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 4 pears, peeled and cored
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 4 sheets of phyllo dough
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure to brush each layer of phyllo dough with melted butter to prevent it from drying out and cracking.
- If you don't have ground cardamom, you can grind whole cardamom pods in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
- Serve these bundles warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
Cooking Process:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, chopped walnuts, raisins, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg.
3. Cut each pear into 8 slices and toss them in the spice mixture until they are well coated.
4. Lay out one sheet of phyllo dough and brush it with melted butter. Repeat with the remaining sheets of phyllo dough.
5. Cut the phyllo dough into 4 equal squares.
6. Place 2-3 slices of pear in the center of each square and fold the edges of the phyllo dough up around the pears to create a bundle.
7. Brush the tops of the bundles with melted butter and place them on a baking sheet.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the phyllo dough is golden brown and crispy.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!
Appearance and Taste:
These Cardamom-Spiced Pear Bundles are a beautiful golden brown color and have a crispy, flaky texture from the phyllo dough. The pears are soft and tender, with a sweet and spicy flavor from the brown sugar and spices. The walnuts and raisins add a nice crunch and chewiness to the dessert. Overall, this dessert is a perfect combination of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more.
Type of Dish: Dessert
3 Main Ingredients:
- Pears
- Phyllo dough
- Cardamom
