Baked Pears In Caramel Sauce Recipe

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

How to Make Baked Pears In Caramel Sauce

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