Cinnamon Roasted Pears With Dried Cherries And Caramel Sauce Recipe

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with this irresistible recipe for Cinnamon Roasted Pears with Dried Cherries and a luscious Caramel Sauce! Perfectly spiced pears are roasted to tender perfection, then topped with plump, juicy cherries and a decadent homemade caramel sauce (dairy-free option available!). Make-ahead instructions included for effortless entertaining. This recipe is a delightful dessert or a sophisticated addition to your Thanksgiving or holiday spread.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 474.9 kcal

Protein 3g

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Cinnamon Roasted Pears With Dried Cherries And Caramel Sauce

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Ingredients for Cinnamon Roasted Pears With Dried Cherries And Caramel Sauce

Dried Tart Cherries
Orange Flavored Liqueur
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
Ground Cinnamon
Bosc Pears
Light Brown Sugar
Granulated Sugar
Light Corn Syrup
Heavy Cream
Pinch of salt

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How to Make Cinnamon Roasted Pears With Dried Cherries And Caramel Sauce

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place 1/2 cup dried cherries in a small bowl.
Heat 2 tablespoons of orange liqueur (e.g., Grand Marnier or Cointreau) in a small saucepan almost to boiling.
Pour hot liqueur over the cherries; set aside until the liquid is absorbed (about 10-15 minutes).
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter.
Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Arrange 4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored, cut-side up, in an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish.
Brush pears with half of the cinnamon butter.
Spoon the softened cherries into the cavities of each pear half.
Bake pears, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, or until fork-tender, brushing occasionally with remaining cinnamon butter.
While pears bake, prepare the caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and a pinch of salt.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook to 238°F (114°C) on a candy thermometer (soft ball stage – or until a small amount dropped into cold water forms a soft ball).
To serve, spoon some warm caramel sauce onto a plate.
Arrange 2 pear halves on top of the sauce and drizzle with additional caramel sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

226g

Fat

61g

Carbs

26g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cinnamon Roasted Pears With Dried Cherries And Caramel Sauce?

Cinnamon Roasted Pears With Dried Cherries And Caramel Sauce takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cinnamon Roasted Pears With Dried Cherries And Caramel Sauce?

Cinnamon Roasted Pears With Dried Cherries And Caramel Sauce has approximately 474.9 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates and 30 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cinnamon Roasted Pears With Dried Cherries And Caramel Sauce?

The key ingredients for Cinnamon Roasted Pears With Dried Cherries And Caramel Sauce are Dried Tart Cherries, Orange Flavored Liqueur, Butter, Ground Cinnamon, Bosc Pears, Light Brown Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.