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Victoria Haneveer

Grilled Pear Recipe

This easy recipe for grilled pears is super-simple to make and they're sure to come out juicy, sweet and truly delicious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pear
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Cut the pear into 4 to 6 lengthwise slices. Use the tip of a knife to dig out any seeds.
  2. If the pear is very hard, simmer the slices in boiling water for a few minutes, or until you can pierce the thickest looking slice in the center without too much resistance. Drain well.
  3. Grease a skillet and warm it up on the stove.
  4. Use tongs to add the pear slices and let them sizzle for a couple of minutes, then flip and grill or griddle cook them other side too.
  5. You can rotate them 90 degrees and repeat if you want a criss-cross pattern or omit this if you just want grill marks going across the slices.
  6. When the grill marks are dark, the pears are ready to serve.

Notes

  • You can serve this grilled pears recipe hot from the skillet with ice cream or whipped cream, or chilled as part of a salad or appetizer/dessert platter. They're also amazing with oatmeal or as part of a granola parfait.
  • You can remove the stem and base before cooking if you like. I left them on because they look pretty like that.
  • Keep leftover grilled pears in a covered container in the refrigerator and use within a couple days.