Roasted Pears with Caramel Sauce

Roasted Pears with Caramel Sauce

This roasted pear dessert is a golden, glossy delight that could not be easier to make. All major varieties of pears work equally well. However, Bosc pears roast up slightly firmer than the others.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
8 pear halves
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 4 pears, halved and cored
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped toasted pistachios (or your favorite nuts)

Directions

Step 1
Adjust the oven rack to the center position and heat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place butter in a baking pan large enough to hold pears in a single layer; set in the heating oven until it melts.

Step 2
Sprinkle sugar over melted butter, then place pears, cut-side down, on top. Bake until tender, about 30 minutes.

Step 3
Remove pan from oven, turn pears over and baste with pan sauce. Return to oven; bake until golden and glossy, about 10 minutes longer.

Step 4
Let cool briefly. Transfer pears to dessert plates or bowls. Top each with a dollop of sour cream, drizzle with caramel pan sauce, sprinkle with nuts, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

512
Calories
21g
Fat
83g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 512
% Daily Value *
Total Fat21g 27%
Saturated Fat12g 58%
Cholesterol43mg 14%
Sodium147mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate83g 30%
Dietary Fiber6g 21%
Total Sugars70g
Protein3g
Vitamin C7mg 37%
Calcium106mg 8%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium395mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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