Roasted Pears With Brown Sugar And Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Transform juicy pears from your garden (or the farmer's market!) into a decadent dessert! This recipe, inspired by Giada De Laurentiis, roasts sweet pears to perfection in a brown sugar sauce, then tops them with creamy vanilla ice cream for the ultimate fall treat. Easy to make and even easier to devour – perfect for a cozy night in or a delightful end to a special meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 151.6 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 3.6 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Roasted Pears With Brown Sugar And Vanilla Ice Cream

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How to Make Roasted Pears With Brown Sugar And Vanilla Ice Cream

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Halve and core 4 ripe but firm pears. Arrange cut-side up in an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup apple juice and 1/4 cup packed brown sugar over medium-high heat. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
  4. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and combined.
  5. Pour the sauce evenly over the pears.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until pears are tender and slightly browned.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  8. Spoon roasted pears onto plates.
  9. Top generously with vanilla ice cream.
  10. Drizzle with remaining pan juices and serve immediately. Optional: Serve pears chilled or frozen (freeze for at least 8 hours after cooling completely).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

18g

Carbs

8g