Description
A delectable gratin featuring caramelized pears and a crunchy prosciutto gruyere topping, perfect for adding sophistication to weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter
- 5 baking pears
- 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 ounces prosciutto (chopped)
- 1 cup panko (or homemade breadcrumbs)
- ½ cup grated gruyere
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F, ensuring oven rack is in the center.
- Melt butter in a sauté pan over medium heat and gently simmer until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside; transfer browned butter to a small bowl.
- Core and slice pears, tossing them with red onion, thyme, rosemary, and half of the browned butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the pears to a 9×13 inch baking dish and lay in an even layer. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Make the breadcrumb topping by mixing prosciutto, panko, gruyere, black pepper, and remaining browned butter.
- After 30 minutes, remove foil and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter meal, pair with an arugula salad and lemon dressing. Use firm baking pears for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg