Maple Mascarpone-Stuffed Pears

Name: Maple Mascarpone-Stuffed Pears
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 ripe pears; ¼ cup golden balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, divided; 2 cups white grape juice; ½ cup mascarpone cheese

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

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By Claire Criscuolo

Published 2014

About

This elegant dessert pairs the warm flavors of pears with the richness of creamy mascarpone cheese, and it will be a huge hit for your fall and winter entertaining. Select sweet and juicy Bartlett pears or crisp, russet-color Bosc pears. Look for smooth skin, free from any soft spots.

Ingredients

½ cup mascarpone cheese
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, divided
2

Dessert
Gluten-free
Winter
Vegetarian

Method

Combine the mascarpone with 1 tablespoon of the maple syrup, and stir to combine. Set aside. Measure the white grape juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and the gol