Pears are the perfect fall and winter fruit, and a few easy steps turn them into a special seasonal dessert. Follow along as Lan shows you how to make Roasted Pears with Dried Apricots and Pistachios.
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Way to much talking . I had to turn the sound off.
Delicious, easy, and special. I tried different varieties and Bosc (which I normally don’t like) were by far the best.
Yummy think I’ll try with my coconut sugar be great in coconut or cashew yogurt
Nice recipe, nice presenter. America's Test Kitchen is an excellent, really enjoyable teaching lab, in part because… these cooks, chefs, presenters model calm, enthusiastic, well-modulated temperaments – across personalities. This supports the student/viewer's focused attention on the material (techniques, food science, cooking principals, etc.) vs. those overblown self-promoting scene-stealing 'celebrity' chefs. In this particular episode however, the camera work was failed to capture all the information the chef offered. At least 3-4 times the wrong camera angle blocked a clear view of the prepwork & cooking techniques – and that was frustrating. A review of the episode (from the viewpoint of true novice) and you'll catch those little omissions.
How pearfectly seasonal
“My pants feel funny” [said in the voice of Ralph Wiggum]
I made this for desert after Sunday dinner today. Came out fantastic. The recipe is spot on with ingredient quantities and time needed for each step. Thank you!
Great looking recipe, that isn't rocket science – it's on my list of things to try!
I love Lan's addition to the show. Nice crisp presentation and great recipes.
This is going on my date night menu. I think it will earn me a smooch from my wife. Thanks, Lan.
Can you suggest a book that explained the science of cooking,
I just made this recipe and here are my notes:
1. You really do need at least a 12 inch pan to fit 4 pears in. If you have a smaller pan use 3 pears rather than 4.
2. I used Bosc pears and when cooked they were pleasantly firm. I'm concerned that other pears would be overly soft.
3. You really need dry white wine, a sweet one won't work.
4. 1/8th teaspoon of cardamon wasn't enough. Next time I'll add more.
5. Served warm its fine as is. Served cold, vanilla ice cream is a must.
6. Very quick and easy. I would certainly make again.
Please, please PLEASE start putting a low pass filter on these videos. The audio makes these videos unwatchable to those of us with young enough ears to hear the high pitched squeal.
So good to see you Lan! Can’t wait to try this! Looks fabulous. Thanks for the recipe.
Cannot use alcohol, what’s the substitute ? Thanks
If I were using a Lodge 12" carbon steel skillet, would the oven time change? If so, how much?
I can’t understand why, but I find my self enjoying her type of ‘vocal fry’ voice. Normally this makes me want to stop hearing the voice, but it seems to suit her delivery very well. Mostly the effect isn’t all that noticeable, though still there. And the way she presents is as good as it gets… a real “Pro” at what she does, I say!🤘👍🏼
I am definitely going to try out baking pears and doing so HER way.✨🤗✨
Am heading off to my local farmers market in the morning. Hoping to find PEARS! Looks great
That looks delicious, and I have a feeling that pecans would also work well.
oooooh, this looks downright SINFUL 🤤
Not a fan of this format of the videos.
This recipe looks SO good! I can't wait to try it!
Beautiful, just beautiful; Lan and the dish.
Pears are a favorite of mine!
🍐 I have always enjoyed Lan's episodes. Love her voice and delivery. Very cool that there are so many options for this recipe. Raw or cooked, pears are my favorite. 👍
Lan Lam killed it!! Love it!
Very personable. Nice!
I love pears and these look so beautiful and yummy. Will you share agood recipe for a pear pie?
Great sounding dish! Would've been nice to have better shots of the actual food rather than a horizontal shot of the pan and serving dish.
BUT what was the TOPPING at the end with ice cream? That's really why I watched it.
Yummers…and easy too. Can't wait to try!
Can this be made ahead?
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Looks delicious 😋 I have to try this!!!
Where’s Bridget and Julia?
Wow! This is a nice change – not only has Test Kitchen begun adding a bit of diversity to their programming, but they appear to be moving away from the infotainment quality of previous shows.
That looks so delicious!! Can't wait to try these pears😊
You had me at roasted pears, you kept me at cardamom.
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