Roasted Pears with Caramel Sauce
Savor the sophisticated simplicity of Roasted Pears with Caramel Sauce, a dessert that’s equal parts elegant and effortless. Perfectly ripe yet firm pears are roasted to tender, golden perfection with a luscious glaze of butter, honey, and vanilla. The true star, however, is the decadent homemade caramel sauce—crafted with granulated sugar, velvety heavy cream, and a hint of sea salt for that irresistible sweet-salty balance. Serve these warm, caramel-drizzled pears as a cozy treat or a refined dinner party finale, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon and crunchy chopped nuts for an elevated touch. Ready in just 45 minutes, this show-stopping recipe is as easy to prepare as it is impressive, making it a must-try for dessert lovers and holiday hosts alike! Keywords: roasted pears, caramel sauce, easy elegant dessert, holiday dessert, homemade caramel.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe but firm pears
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon (optional for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the pears, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the core using a melon baller or small spoon. Leave the stems intact for presentation if desired.
Place the pear halves cut side up in a baking dish. In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix it with honey and vanilla extract. Brush this mixture generously over the pears.
Roast the pears in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until the pears are tender and caramelized around the edges.
While the pears are roasting, prepare the caramel sauce. In a medium saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it melts into a golden-brown liquid. Be careful not to burn the sugar.
Once the sugar is completely melted, reduce the heat to low and slowly add the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble vigorously, so stir continuously until it smooths out.
Remove the caramel sauce from heat and stir in the sea salt. Let it cool slightly.
To serve, place the roasted pear halves on a plate and drizzle them generously with the caramel sauce. Optionally, sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon and chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.0 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.2 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 676 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 346.8 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 303.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 927 mg | 20% | |
*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.
