Pear Gingerbread Pudding Recipe

This delightful Pear Gingerbread Pudding recipe, inspired by a Montreal Gazette favorite, is a holiday hit! Twice-tested and perfected, this recipe uses nutmeg instead of ginger for a warm, comforting twist. Featuring juicy pears and a rich molasses base (plain molasses works perfectly!), this pudding is easy to make and sure to impress. Serve warm for a cozy treat perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, or any special occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 377.8 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Pear Gingerbread Pudding

  • 2 large pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • Liquid Honey
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses (plain or fancy)
  • All Purpose Flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup hot water

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How to Make Pear Gingerbread Pudding

  1. Grease an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
  2. Peel, core, and thinly slice 2 large pears. Arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of honey over the pears.
  3. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and 1 cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in 1/2 cup molasses and 1 large egg until well combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger), 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1/2 cup hot water. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter over the pears in the baking dish.
  9. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

151g

Fat

50g

Carbs

19g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pear Gingerbread Pudding?

Pear Gingerbread Pudding takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pear Gingerbread Pudding?

Pear Gingerbread Pudding has approximately 377.8 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pear Gingerbread Pudding?

The key ingredients for Pear Gingerbread Pudding are Pears, Liquid Honey, Butter, Granulated Sugar, Molasses, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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