Best 8 Roasted Pears With Caramel Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Roasted Pears with Caramel Sauce, a dessert that elevates the humble pear to a culinary masterpiece. This delightful dish is a perfect balance of sweet and tart, with tender, juicy pears enveloped in a luscious caramel sauce. The roasting process intensifies the pear's natural sweetness while adding a hint of smokiness, creating a delightful contrast with the richness of the caramel. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, complemented by the aromatic spices infused in the caramel, making this dessert an irresistible treat. Our comprehensive guide includes two variations of this classic recipe, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. The first recipe features a classic caramel sauce, while the second tantalizes with a salted caramel variation, adding a touch of sophistication to this timeless dessert. So, embark on a culinary journey and discover the irresistible charm of Roasted Pears with Caramel Sauce.

**Keywords:** Roasted Pears, Caramel Sauce, Dessert, Sweet, Tart, Tender, Juicy, Aromatic Spices, Classic, Salted Caramel, Culinary Journey.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED PEARS WITH SALT AND PEPPER CARAMEL SAUCE



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Provided by James Briscione

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 ripe pears, such as Anjou
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup creme fraiche
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the pears: Peel the pears if desired. Cut the pears in half and scoop out the cores. Cut each half in half again.
  • Arrange the pear pieces cut-side down in a large saute pan. Dot the butter all around the pears and place the pan over medium heat. Cook, occasionally swirling the pan but not stirring, until the pears are lightly browned and the butter begins to sizzle, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the cinnamon and fennel seeds over the pears, then gently stir and baste the pears with the butter and spices. Continue to cook just until the pears are tender, then add the vanilla and gently stir to incorporate. Keep the pears warm until ready to serve.
  • For the caramel sauce: Stir together the granulated sugar, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Place the pan over medium heat, swirling the mixture occasionally (do not stir). If you notice crystals forming around the edge of the pan, wipe the inside of the pot with a pastry brush moistened with water.
  • Cook the sugar mixture at a simmer until it has turned deep brown and registers between 330 and 350 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the butter, salt and pepper until completely incorporated. Carefully add the heavy cream. Reserve warm, or refrigerate until ready to serve. (Keeps up to 4 weeks, refrigerated in an airtight container.)
  • For the whipped creme fraiche: In a clean bowl, beat together the heavy cream, creme fraiche, confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract with an electric mixer or by hand until stiff peaks form. Reserve chilled until ready to serve.
  • Arrange the pears on a platter. Drizzle with 1/2 cup of the caramel sauce, then top with a couple dollops of the whipped creme fraiche. Serve with additional caramel sauce and whipped creme fraiche on the side.

SALT-ROASTED PEARS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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Baking a Bosc in salt intensifies its flavor; the pear arrives at the table with just a dusting of the crystals and a topping of caramel sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 Bosc pears, (about 6 ounces each)
1 1/2 pounds coarse salt
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the pears upright in an 8-inch ceramic dish that is 4 inches deep. Cover pears with salt, allowing stems to stick out. Bake until pears are tender when pricked with a fork, 60 to 75 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Cook, without stirring, until syrup comes to a boil, washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush several times to prevent crystals from forming. Let boil, swirling pan occasionally, until medium amber. Remove from heat, and carefully stir in butter and cream (the caramel will steam and spatter).
  • Remove pears from the salt, allowing a small amount to cling to each pear. Place each pear on a serving plate. Pour caramel sauce over top, and serve.

QUICK & EASY CARAMELIZED PEARS



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Seasonal fruit is the perfect starting point for a memorable meal-ender.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium pears, such as Anjou or Bartlett, quartered and cored
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Salt
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high. Add pears, one cut side down, and cook until browned, then reduce heat to medium and cook 3 minutes. Turn pears to other cut side and cook 4 minutes. Add sugar and 1 tablespoon water, swirling pan to combine. Turn pears skin side down and cook until sauce is thickened slightly, 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla and pinch of salt. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

BAKED PEARS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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Harvest time grows nearer and this is the perfect recipe for using up those pears that are ripening on the trees. This is NOT a low fat dessert but can certainly be made lighter by using less sugar and fat free sour cream.

Provided by Julie Branham

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large pears
4 Tbsp butter
1 c dark brown sugar
1 c sour cream
1/2 c toasted pecan halves

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place butter in a baking pan large enough to hold the pears in a single layer: set in the heating oven until it melts. Sprinkle sugar over melted butter, then place pears, cut side down, on top. ( Alternately, you may peel and core whole pears.) Bake until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove pan from oven, turn pears over and baste with pan sauce. Return to oven; bake until golden and glossy, about 10 minutes longer.
  • 2. Top each pear with a generous spoonful of sour cream, caramel sauce from the pan and toasted pecans.

ROASTED PEARS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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From USA Weekly. This is elegant enough to serve for company, but also perfect for an end to a comfortable family meal. Instead of the sour cream, you could use Cool Whip or vanilla ice cream to serve.

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
4 pears, halved and cored
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped roasted pistachios (or any other nut) (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place butter in a baking pan large enough to hold the pears in a single layer.
  • Set baking pan with butter in the heating oven until the butter melts.
  • Sprinkle sugar over melted butter.
  • Place pears, cut side down, on top.
  • Bake until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Turn over pears and baste with pan sauce.
  • Return to oven.
  • Bake until golden and glossy, about 10 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly.
  • Transfer pears to dessert plates or bowls.
  • Top each with a dollop of sour cream, drizzle with caramel pan sauce, sprinkle with nuts.
  • Serve and enjoy!

SALT ROASTED PEARS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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Pears roasted in salt, drizzled with caramel sauce. Sounds lovely, doesn't it? Adapted from Martha Stewart magazine.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 bosc pears (around 6 ounces each)
1 1/2 lbs coarse salt
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into little pieces
1/3 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Arrange the pears upright in an 8" ceramic dish that is 4 inches deep. Cover pears with salt, allowing stems to stick out. Bake until pears are tender when pricked with a fork, 60 to 75 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Cook, without stirring, until syrup comes to a boil, brushing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush a couple of times to prevent crystals from forming. Let boil, swirling the pan occasionally, until medium amber. Remove from heat, and carefully stir in butter and cream (watch out for steaming and splattering!).
  • Remove pears from the salt, letting a small amount to cling to each pear. Place each pear on a serving plate. Pour caramel sauce over top, and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.8, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 28.3, Sodium 44098.8, Carbohydrate 61.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 50.7, Protein 1

JACQUES PEPIN'S BRAISED PEARS IN CARAMEL SAUCE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 medium-size pears, not too ripe
4 tablespoons sugar
1/3 stick sweet butter
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Peel pears and cut in half lengthwise. Remove cores. Place pear halves flat side down in single layer in 1 or 2 large baking or gratin dishes. Sprinkle sugar over pears and dot with butter.
  • Place in oven and bake 35 minutes. By this time sugar should have caramelized and pears should be tender when pierced with point of knife. If pears are not tender continue cooking 5 to 10 minutes. Pour cream over pears and return to oven. Bake 10 to 15 minutes more, basting every 5 minutes with cream.
  • Cream should have reduced and thickened and turned nice ivory color. If sauce seems to be separating, add a tablespoon or two of hot water.
  • Remove pears from oven, allow to cool slightly. Serve directly from baking dish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 316, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 18 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED AND CARAMELIZED PEARS



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lemon
6 Bosc pears
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup heavy cream
Vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with water and squeeze a lemon into it. Peel each pear, leaving a small crown of skin around the stem. Carefully core each, keeping pear intact. As the pears are peeled, place in the water.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • In large nonreactive ovenproof skillet, combine sugar, vinegar and 1/2 cup of water. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until mixture is lightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
  • While caramel is cooking, remove pears from water, draining them well. When caramel is done, roll pears in caramel, turning them with 2 wooden spoons. Do not touch caramel. Stand pears up in the pan, place pan in oven, and roast pears about 45 minutes, basting them frequently with caramel in the pan, until they are tender and golden brown. Keep the basting spoon in a dish of warm water to prevent it from getting sticky.
  • Using wooden spoons, carefully transfer pears to a rack placed over a sheet of foil, and allow them to drain. Return skillet to top of stove, whisk in the cream and bring to a simmer. Set aside until ready to serve.
  • Serve pears with warm sauce and vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt on the side.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe but firm pears for roasting, as they will hold their shape better.
  • Use a variety of pears for different flavors and textures. Some good options include Bosc, Anjou, Bartlett, and Comice.
  • If you don't have a roasting pan, you can use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Roast the pears until they are tender but still hold their shape. The exact time will vary depending on the type of pear and the size of the pieces.
  • Make the caramel sauce while the pears are roasting. This will give it time to cool and thicken slightly.
  • Serve the roasted pears with the caramel sauce, whipped cream, or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Roasted pears with caramel sauce is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests.

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