TOASTED GINGERBREAD WITH GRILLED PEARS AND CARAMEL

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 French butter pears
2 tablespoons orange juice
6 slices gingerbread, recipe follows
1 cup caramel sauce, recipe follows
6 sprigs fresh mint, for garnish
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium heat.
  • Cut pears in half lengthwise. Use a melon baller, remove the seeds and core. Brush the pears with orange juice and place on the grill cut side down. Let the pears cook until they are lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  • As the pears are cooking, place the gingerbread on the grill and lightly toast on each side. Remove the pears and the gingerbread from the grill.
  • To assemble, place the toasted gingerbread on a plate. Slice the pears and arrange them on top of the gingerbread. Drizzle with caramel sauce and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
  • Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Beat in egg and molasses. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients and whisk until mixed. Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix. Add 1/3 of the hot water and mix. Continue alternating dry ingredients and water in thirds until all is incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the sugar is melted and takes on a dark golden color. Add the butter and cream and whisk until smooth. Be very careful not to splash yourself, caramel is extremely hot! Let cool about 30 minutes, until thickened.

Zino Frosh
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This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is a delicious and beautiful dessert.


Real Tiger
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Besal Manandhar
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's a beautiful and delicious dessert that is sure to be a hit.


Abraham Wences
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I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover gingerbread and it's a delicious dessert.


Sajawal Gadi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is a delicious and beautiful dessert.


SMK Info
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Ahmad Zahid
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's a beautiful and delicious dessert that is sure to be a hit.


nana salloum
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I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover gingerbread and it's a delicious dessert.


Darren Ramsden
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


W Me
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I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but I loved this recipe. The pears and caramel sauce really balanced out the flavor of the gingerbread.


Sajia Islam
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I made this recipe with fresh pears and they were amazing! The caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


haileab gebreyes
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover gingerbread. I had some gingerbread cookies that were a little stale, and this recipe gave them a new life.


SK khorShed
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The gingerbread was especially good.


Harold Riggins
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The toasted gingerbread was the perfect complement to the grilled pears and caramel. I will definitely be making this again.


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