HONEY-GLAZED PEAR UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
This delightful cake emerges from the oven as golden as a pear tarte Tatin, but with a moist, cake-y layer that sops up all of the luscious pear drippings. Let the oohs and aahs begin.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories pies and tarts, dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 9-inch ovenproof skillet (not nonstick), simmer honey until it begins to reduce, caramelize and darken in color, 6 to 10 minutes. Do not let honey burn; if it starts to smell burned, turn off heat.
- Arrange pears, close together and cut-side up, in a circular pattern in skillet, stem ends pointing toward center. Simmer over medium heat, turning them from one cut side to the other, until they begin to turn golden, about 10 minutes.
- Flip pears over to cut-side down and scatter with thyme sprigs if using. Transfer skillet to oven and roast, uncovered, until very tender, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together sugar and lemon zest. Whisk in eggs and vanilla. Fold in flour and salt; stir in 1/2 cup butter.
- When pears are soft, remove skillet from oven, discard thyme sprigs and brush edges of pears with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter. Pour batter on roasted pears and scatter almonds over batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cake cool for 30 minutes in pan. Run an offset spatula along edges of pan to loosen cake; carefully invert cake onto a serving platter. Serve warm or cooled.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 415, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 95 milligrams, Sugar 45 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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T J
[email protected]I'm allergic to pears. Is there a way to make this cake without them?
Warren Mckenzie
[email protected]This recipe is too complicated. I don't have the time or patience to make it.
Saad Qureshi
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The pears were a little too tart.
Auntie Auntie
[email protected]This cake is so beautiful and delicious. I can't wait to make it again.
beautiful capital
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Caoimhe Donnelly
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The cake is so moist and the pears are perfectly caramelized.
Lucky Boy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but this cake was amazing! The honey glaze really made the difference.
Micaela Ndomene
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The pears are the perfect addition.
Raven Fulton
[email protected]I was looking for a new upside-down cake recipe and this one didn't disappoint. It was a big hit with my family.
Colton T
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of pears and honey.
Mayadevi Malla
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfect!
Awit Majak
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pears were so juicy and flavorful.
Emmanuel Lawrence
[email protected]The cake turned out beautiful and delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Kevin Chandler
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even my kids could help me make it.
D T
[email protected]This honey glazed pear upside-down cake was a hit at my dinner party! The pears were perfectly caramelized and the cake was moist and fluffy.