Honey-Seared Pears with Toasted Oats

Butter-seared pear wedges lacquered with honey, finished with toasted oats and a bright pinch of white pepper. Echoing Cod Hung Above Bryggen, it sweetens a Hanseatic table after mallet-and-soak labor over wind-cured stockfish hard as lumber.

Serves 4

Estimate for one serving

• 315 cal
• 5.6g protein
• 17.5g carbs
• 3.7g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 4 firm pears
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp honey
• pinch salt
• small pinch white pepper
• 1 tsp vinegar

Instructions

1. 1Toast the rolled oats in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, stirring often; set aside.
2. 2Halve the pears lengthwise, remove cores, and cut each half into 3 wedges.
3. 3Melt the butter in a wide skillet until foaming.
4. 4Add the pear wedges and sear on both sides until lightly caramelized, about 4 minutes total.
5. 5Drizzle the honey and vinegar over the pears, add the pinch of salt and white pepper, and swirl the pan to glaze for 1 minute.
6. 6Transfer the glazed pears to plates and scatter generously with the toasted oats.