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Grilled Pear and Hazelnut Packets

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This grilled fruit recipe is prepared in a foil packet on the grill. You can add ice cream to the pears for a delightful dessert.
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients:
  • 4 pears, cored and sliced
  • 1/3 cup toasted hazelnuts
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Preparation:
Combine brown sugar, butter, nutmeg, cinnamon, and corn syrup in a bowl. Make 4 to 6, 18 inch aluminum foil squares. Place sliced pears into each square. Spoon brown sugar mixture onto pears and seal edges of foil. Make sure to leave space for steam to build.

Preheat grill. Place packets on grill rack and allow to cook for 13-15 minutes. Remove from grill and serve warm with a scoop of ice cream on top.

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