Pear Sundaes
Indulge in the sweet and cozy flavors of these Pear Sundaes, a delightful dessert that blends warm caramelized pears with creamy vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat. Perfectly ripe pears are cooked in a buttery brown sugar glaze with a touch of cinnamon and vanilla, creating a luscious syrup that pairs beautifully with the cold, velvety ice cream. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 25 minutes from start to finish and can be elevated with optional toppings like chopped toasted nuts, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Whether served as a quick weeknight dessert or a stunning finale to a dinner party, these Pear Sundaes offer a harmonious balance of textures and flavors that’s irresistibly comforting.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole ripe pears
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 0.25 cups chopped toasted nuts (optional)
- 0.25 cups caramel sauce (optional)
- 1 cups whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
Peel the pears, core them, and slice them into quarters.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Stir in the brown sugar and cook until it begins to dissolve and form a sauce, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the sliced pears to the skillet and sprinkle with cinnamon. Stir gently to coat the pears in the sauce.
Cook the pears for 5-7 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they soften and begin to caramelize. Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the pears cool slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
To assemble the sundaes, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in each serving bowl.
Top the ice cream with warm caramelized pears, and drizzle the sauce from the skillet over the top.
Garnish with chopped toasted nuts, caramel sauce, and whipped cream, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.5 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.7 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 428 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 384 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.7 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 250.3 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 625 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1858 mg | 40% | |
*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.
