Candied Pear Slices
These Candied Pear Slices are a sweet and crunchy, perfect for adding a delicate, caramelized touch to desserts or enjoying on their own. Thinly sliced pears are coated in sugar and baked until golden and crisp, creating an elegant garnish for cakes, pastries, or cheese platters.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- silicone baking mat or parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 Bosc or Anjou Pear
- cane or granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300F. Prepare a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Using a mandoline slicer, carefully slice the pear into thin, even pieces.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of sugar onto a plate and place a slice of pear on top. Sprinkle more sugar over the pear slice and gently press the sugar into the fruit to help it adhere. Carefully transfer the coated pear slice to a baking sheet and repeat the process with the remaining pear slices until all are coated.
- Bake the pears for approximately 12 minutes, or until they appear dehydrated and begin to take on a golden color. Keep a close eye on the pears during the last half of the baking time, as they can easily burn once they start to dehydrate.
- Allow the candied pear crisps to cool completely. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container, placing parchment paper between each crisp to prevent them from sticking together until you are ready to use them.