Tunisian Pear Tagine
A comforting and sweet stew originating from Tunisia, made with tender pears and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- ●2 Pearsany variety, but firmer pears work best
- ●2 inches Gingerfresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- ●1 tsp Cinnamonground cinnamon
- ●1 tsp Allspiceground allspice
- ●2 tbsp Honeyadjust to taste
- ●1/4 cup Almondssliced or slivered
- ●2 tbsp Unsalted Buttermelted
- ●to taste Salt
- ●1 cup Water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Peel, core, and slice the pears into 1-inch pieces.
- 3
In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 4
Add the sliced ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 5
Add the cinnamon, allspice, and salt; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 6
Add the sliced pears, honey, and water to the pot.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the liquid has thickened into a syrup.
- 9
Stir in the sliced almonds and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 10
Serve the tagine warm, topped with additional almonds and honey if desired.