Pear Smackdown
Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of fall with Pear Smackdown, a simple yet elegant dessert that transforms ripe pears into caramelized perfection. This recipe features juicy pears bathed in a luscious caramel sauce made with brown sugar, butter, and a splash of fresh orange juice, enhanced by the cozy warmth of cinnamon and ginger. Finished with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of fragrant orange zest, and optional toasted almonds for added crunch, this dish strikes the perfect balance between sweet and citrusy. Ready in just 35 minutes, Pear Smackdown is an effortless crowd-pleaser, ideal for weeknight desserts or festive gatherings. Serve it warm for a comforting treat everyone will savor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe pears
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 orange fresh orange juice
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 0.5 cups whipped cream
- 1 teaspoons zest of an orange
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds (optional)
Instructions
Peel and core the pears, then slice them into quarters.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar and stir until it dissolves, forming a caramel sauce, about 2 minutes.
Add the pear slices to the skillet, arranging them in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they are caramelized and tender.
Squeeze the juice from the orange into the skillet and sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, ground ginger, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir to coat the pears evenly in the sauce.
Let the mixture simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the pears cool slightly.
Serve the pears warm, drizzled with the caramel-citrus sauce, topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
Garnish with orange zest and sprinkle with toasted almonds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.3 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 165 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.3 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.9 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1368 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
