Roasted Pears and Red Onions

Name: Roasted Pears and Red Onions
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 semi-ripe medium pears, quartered and cored; 1 large red onion, cut into 8 wedges; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 2 sprigs rosemary

Roasted pears and red onions are a unique holiday side dish that's a bit sweet and a touch savory. A splash of sherry vinegar adds a slight tang and the rosemary lends a woodsy note.

Source: Everyday Food, November 2010

Servings

Ingredients

4 semi-ripe medium pears, quartered and cored
1 large red onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 sprigs rosemary

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss pears and onion with butter and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange pears and onion in a single layer (they should fit snugly in dish) and top with rosemary. Cover dish tightly with foil and bake until pears begin to soften, 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until pears are golden brown on bottom and tender when pierced with a knife, 15 to 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary leaves if desired and serve warm or at room temperature.

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MS10712351

6 NOV, 2011

Brought this to a potluck, and was very well received. Nice to match the savory spice of the rosemary with the sweetness of the pears. a quality sherry vinegar goes a long way (not an inexpensive item!). I made this without salt, and tasted just fine.
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rwo3530

1 NOV, 2011

It's sherry VINEGAR - Sorry.
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rwo3530

1 NOV, 2011

Ah, what do you do with the sherry?
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