Pear and Thyme Fizz
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 1lb very ripe unpeeled pears (about 3 pears)plus slices of pear for garnish
  • 1tbsp liquid clover honey or maple syrup
  • 1tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 5 thyme sprigsplus extra for garnish
  • 2tbsp water
  • 4cups sparkling water, sparkling wineor a mixture of the two
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Place rimmed baking tray in oven to warm while oven preheats.
  2. Slice pears in halves, or quarters if large, and remove stems and core. Place pears in large bowl along with honey or maple syrup, vinegar, and thyme. Toss to combine.
  3. Dump pears onto warmed baking tray in single layer. Bake until easily pierced with fork and lightly browned. This will depend on size and firmness of pears—probably between 20 and 40 minutes. Remove tray from oven and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Strip roasted thyme leaves off 3 stems and place in blender, discarding stems and remaining roasted thyme sprigs. Add pears to blender along with 2 Tbsp water and puree until smooth. Transfer puree to pitcher and refrigerate until ready to use.
  5. When ready to serve, stir in sparkling water or wine or combination. Divide among champagne glasses and garnish each with a slice or two of pear and a sprig of thyme.
Recipe Notes

Per serving: 43 calories; 0 g protein; 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat); 11 g total carbohydrates (8 g sugars, 2 g fiber); 5 mg sodium

 

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