Roasted Pears with Blackberries, Ricotta, and Lavender Sugar
Roasted Pears with Blackberries, Ricotta, and Lavender Sugar is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Grind first 2 ingredients in processor until lavender is finely chopped.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionGrind first 2 ingredients in processor until lavender is finely chopped.
DO AHEAD: Lavender sugar can be made 1 month ahead.
Store airtight at room temperature.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Generously butter large rimmed baking sheet.
Toss pears, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons lavender sugar in large bowl.
Transfer pears, 1 cut side down, to baking sheet.
Roast 20 minutes.
Turn pears, placing other cut side down.
Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lavender sugar; roast 20 minutes.
Turn pears, skin side down.
Preheat broiler.
Sprinkle pears with 1 tablespoon lavender sugar.
Broil until pears begin to caramelize, about 8 minutes.
Arrange berries around pears; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lavender sugar.
Broil until berries begin to release juice, about 5 minutes.
Divide pears, berries, and juice among bowls.
Top with dollop of ricotta and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.