Honey Glazed Pear Up Side Down Cake Nytimes Recipe

Experience the magic of fall with this exquisite Honey Glazed Pear Upside-Down Cake, adapted from a treasured New York Times recipe (10/17/07). Juicy pears caramelized to perfection in a sweet honey glaze, topped with a tender, buttery cake – this dessert is a showstopper! Easy to follow instructions ensure a delicious outcome every time.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 513.9 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for Honey Glazed Pear Up Side Down Cake Nytimes

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How to Make Honey Glazed Pear Up Side Down Cake Nytimes

  1. Preheat oven to 350f
  2. In a 9-inch ovenproof skillet, simmer honey until it begins to caramelize and darken in colour, do not let honey burn
  3. If it starts to smell burned, turn off heat
  4. Arrange pears, close together and cut-side down, in a circular pattern in skillet, stem ends pointing toward center
  5. Simmer over medium heat, turning them from one side to the other until they turn golden, about 10 minutes
  6. Flip pears over their curved side and scatter with thyme sprigs if using
  7. Transfer skillet to oven and roast, uncovered, until very tender, about 25 minutes
  8. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together sugar and lemon zest
  9. Whisk in eggs and vanilla, fold in flour and salt, stir in 1 / 2 cup of butter
  10. When pears are soft, remove skillet from oven, discard thyme sprigs and brush edges of pears with the remaining 1 tbsp of butter
  11. Pour batter over pears, spread almonds over batter and bake for about 25-30 minutes until done
  12. Let cake cool for 30 minutes in the skillet before running an offset spatula or a thin sparing knife along edge of pan to loosen cake
  13. Carefully invert cake into a platter
  14. Serve warm or cooled

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

223g

Fat

58g

Carbs

26g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Honey Glazed Pear Up Side Down Cake Nytimes?

Honey Glazed Pear Up Side Down Cake Nytimes takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Honey Glazed Pear Up Side Down Cake Nytimes?

Honey Glazed Pear Up Side Down Cake Nytimes has approximately 513.9 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates and 32 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Honey Glazed Pear Up Side Down Cake Nytimes?

The key ingredients for Honey Glazed Pear Up Side Down Cake Nytimes are Honey, Bosc Pears, Fresh Thyme, Sugar, Lemon, Zest Of, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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