THE RECIPE JOURNAL · Dessert
Pears Combined with Dried Fruits in a Tagine
This warm and comforting dish brings together tender pears and sweet dried fruits, slowly cooked to perfection in a traditional tagine. It's a delightful blend of flavors that’s perfect for cozy evenings or special gatherings.
FROM THE KITCHEN • Pears Combined with Dried Fruits in a Tagine
01 THE RECIPE
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Follow these steps for a delicious result. Tick off each step as you go.
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01
Prepare lemon syrup
First, heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While it’s warming up, wash a lemon and carefully peel it with a knife, trying to get one long strip. Squeeze the juice from half the lemon into a small saucepan, then add honey, a cinnamon stick, and a split vanilla bean. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat down and let it simmer gently for about five minutes until it’s fragrant and slightly syrupy.
02
Arrange Fruit and Pour Syrup
Next, arrange the pears in your tagine with the core side facing up. Tuck prunes, apricots, almonds, and the lemon peel around and on top of the pears as needed. Pour the warm lemon syrup over everything, making sure the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean pieces fall into the tagine. Cover it up.
03
Bake and Add Pine Nuts
Pop the tagine into the oven and let it cook for 20 minutes. When the time’s up, take it out, remove the lid, and let any condensation drip back inside. Give the pears a gentle turn, sprinkle pine nuts over the top, then cover it again and put it back in the oven for another 10 minutes.
04
Let Sauce Thicken
Finally, turn the oven off but leave the tagine inside so the sauce can thicken up a bit as it cools for about 10 more minutes. Then it’s ready to serve!
Why you’ll love it
This dish brings together the natural sweetness of pears and dried fruits, creating a rich and comforting flavor. The slow cooking in a tagine allows the ingredients to blend beautifully, resulting in a tender and aromatic meal that feels both exotic and homey.
How to serve
Serve warm alongside couscous or steamed rice to soak up the delicious juices. A sprinkle of toasted almonds or fresh herbs like cilantro adds a nice crunch and freshness. This dish also pairs well with a simple green salad to balance the sweetness.
Storage & leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave to keep the fruits soft without drying out. For longer storage, freeze in portions and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
