Ingredients for Baked Pears In Caramel Sauce
- 4 ripe but firm pears
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
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How to Make Baked Pears In Caramel Sauce
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut 4 ripe but firm pears in half lengthwise and remove the core.
- Lightly grease a small baking dish (approximately 8x8 inches).
- Arrange pear halves, cut side down, in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle pears evenly with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
- Dot each pear half with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, cut into small pieces.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until pears are tender when pierced with a fork.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup heavy whipping cream and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
- Carefully pour the cream mixture over the baked pears.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes, basting the pears with the sauce every 2-3 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped pecans or a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
98g
Fat
70g
Carbs
11g
