Pear Sundaes Recipe

Transform humble pears into a decadent dessert! This comforting Pear Sundae recipe uses warm, spiced pear compote, simmered to perfection with brown sugar and cinnamon, and served over a scoop of your favorite ice cream. A simple, yet elegant dessert perfect for a cozy night in or a special occasion. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 229.5 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pear Sundaes

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pear Halves In Natural Juice
  • Sugar Free Vanilla Ice Cream

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How to Make Pear Sundaes

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Drain 2 ripe, medium pears (about 2 cups), reserving 1/2 cup of the pear juice.
  4. Add the drained pears and reserved pear juice to the saucepan.
  5. Gently simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pears are heated through and tender, stirring occasionally. The sauce should slightly thicken.
  6. Serve the warm pear compote immediately over 1-2 scoops of your favorite vanilla ice cream or other preferred ice cream flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

147g

Fat

24g

Carbs

13g