Best 20 Caramel Pear Recipes

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Caramel pears are a delectable dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the rich, buttery flavor of caramel. They can be enjoyed on their own or served with ice cream, whipped cream, or even a dollop of yogurt. Whether you are looking for a simple and elegant dessert or a comforting and nostalgic treat, caramel pears are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create this classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL PEAR PIE



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A dear friend shared the recipe for this attractive pie. The caramel drizzle and streusel topping make it almost too pretty to eat. Knowing this dessert is waiting is great motivation for our children to eat all their vegetables. -Mary Kaehler, Lodi, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups sliced peeled ripe pears (about 6 medium)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
18 caramels
5 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine pears and lemon juice. In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, tapioca, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add to pears; stir gently. Let stand for 15 minutes. , Pour into pastry shell. In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour and remaining sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pears. Bake at 400° for 45 minutes., Meanwhile, in a saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with milk. Stir until smooth; add pecans. Drizzle over pie. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CARAMEL PEAR PUDDING



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Don't expect this old-fashioned dessert to last long. The delicate pears and irresistible caramel topping make it a winner whenever I serve it. It's nice to have a tempting fall cake that puts the season's best pears to excellent use. -Sharon Mensing, Greenfield, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch ground cloves
1/2 cup whole milk
4 medium pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup boiling water
Optional: Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to at 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat in milk until smooth. Stir in pears and pecans. Spoon into an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. , In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter and water; pour over batter. Bake, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes. Serve warm, with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARAMEL PEAR CRUMBLE



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This is the first recipe I turn to after my mother shares juicy pears from her orchard. The down-home flavor of the not-too-sweet dessert is a welcomed alternative to apple crisp. Its crumbly topping and hint to caramel keep friends asking for more. -Karen Ann Bland Gove, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
20 caramels
1 tablespoon milk
3 medium pears, peeled and sliced
Whipped topping and additional cinnamon, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in butter (mixture will be crumbly); set aside 1 cup. Press the remaining mixture into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish., In a small saucepan over low heat, cook and stir caramels and milk until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat. Arrange pears over crust; spoon caramel mixture over pears. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until the pears are tender and top is golden brown. Serve warm. Garnish with whipped topping and cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 103g carbohydrate (67g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CARAMEL APPLE-PEAR CRISP



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This crisp is packed with a combination of healthy pears and apples, and just the right amount of tasty walnuts in the topping. You'll love it! -Amanda Pettit, Logan, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 medium pears, peeled and sliced (about 3 cups)
2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup sugar-free caramel topping
OAT TOPPING:
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cold reduced-fat butter
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Reduced-fat vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Mix sugar and allspice; toss with fruit. Place in an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with caramel topping., Mix oats, brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly; stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over filling., Bake until top is golden brown and fruit is tender, 40-45 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, top with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEAR TARTS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup super fine sugar
2 large egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon Amaretto or almond extract
1 cup ground almonds (see note)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 pound puff pastry
2 large ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 egg yolk
4 sprigs mint
Confectioners sugar, for serving

Steps:

  • To make the almond cream: In the bowl of an electric mixer or with a wooden spoon, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, beat in well, and add the Amaretto. Stir in the ground almonds and flour until evenly mixed. The mixture should be the consistency of a thick paste.
  • To make the caramel sauce: In a small sauce pan, combine the brown sugar, butter and cream. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil vigorously for 2 minutes, remove from the heat. Cover and keep warm at the back of the stove.
  • To make the tarts: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to a 1/8 inch thickness and, using a plate or cardboard circle as a template, use a very sharp knife to cut four 7 inch circles. Spread a circle of almond cream in the center of each, leaving a 1inch border. Fan the sliced pears out from the center of each tart, completely covering the almond cream but still leaving the border. Beat the egg yolk lightly with a fork and brush the border of the pastry with it (try not to let any yolk dribble down onto the cut edges of the pastry, otherwise it will not rise as high). Bake the tarts for about 20 minutes, until the edges are golden and the pastry is baked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes Place a sprig of mint in the center of each tart and sprinkle it with a little confectioners sugar. Serve warm, drizzled with the warm caramel sauce.

VANILLA-SPICED CARAMEL AND PEAR TART



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Provided by Jeanne Kelley

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     High Fiber     Pear     Vanilla     Fall     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Crust:
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3-ounce package), thawed, or one 14- to 16-ounce package all-butter puff pastry (1 to 2 sheets, depending on brand), thawed
Pears:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole star anise
3 whole cloves
Generous pinch of coarse kosher salt
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 medium firm but ripe Anjou pears, peeled, halved lengthwise, cored
Filling:
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise in half
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
2 whole star anise
6 whole cloves
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
Generous pinch of coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 egg white, beaten to blend
Ingredient Info: All-butter puff pastry is available frozen at Whole Foods markets. One 14- to 16-ounce package contains two 11-inch rounds. Whole star anise is available in the spice section of some supermarkets.
Special Equipment
10-inch-diameter springform pan

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Roll out pastry to 12-inch square and trim off corners, forming slightly rounded crust. (If using all-butter puff pastry, roll out to 12-inch round.) Transfer pastry to 10-inch-diameter springform pan, pressing pastry firmly onto bottom and 1 to 1 1/2 inches up sides of pan. Freeze crust until firm, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep frozen.
  • For pears:
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over low heat. Add sugar and next 4 ingredients. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring until sugar melts and turns brown (color of peanut butter), about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add pears, rounded side down. Cook until pears are almost tender, turning and moving skillet around occasionally to ensure even cooking, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on ripeness of pears. Carefully turn pears over; continue to cook until pears are very tender, about 10 minutes longer. Remove skillet from heat; cool pears in skillet with spices (pears will release juice while cooling).
  • For filling:
  • Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Add cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. Increase heat to medium; cook until butter is golden (watch to avoid burning), 3 to 4 minutes. Remove vanilla bean and spices from butter; discard. Whisk sugar, egg, and coarse salt in medium bowl. Whisk in flour. Gradually whisk browned butter into egg mixture. DO AHEAD: Pears and filling can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover separately; let stand at room temperature. Whisk filling before using.
  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°F. Brush frozen crust with beaten egg white. Pour filling into crust; spread evenly over bottom of crust (filling will be very thin). Using slotted spatula, remove pears from skillet, allowing excess syrup to drain back into skillet; reserve syrup. Arrange pears, rounded side up, atop filling (about 9 around edge and 3 in center of pan).
  • Bake tart until crust is deep golden and filling is set and brown at edges, about 1 hour. Run small knife around sides of pan to loosen tart. Release pan sides. Transfer tart to platter. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature to cool slightly until just warm.
  • Just before serving, boil syrup in skillet until reduced to generous 1/3 cup, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard spices. Drizzle syrup over pears. Serve tart slightly warm.

CARAMEL-GLAZED PEAR CAKE



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Bake this caramel-glazed pear cake as a fitting dessert to end a fall meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening; lightly flour. In medium bowl, gently toss pears and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt. In large bowl, beat eggs, 2 cups of the granulated sugar, the oil and 2 teaspoons of the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Gradually add flour mixture, beating on low speed until blended. Fold in pears and pecans. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack.
  • In 1-quart heavy saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the whipping cream to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly; boil 1 minute without stirring. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cool until slightly thickened. Drizzle glaze over warm cake. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650, Carbohydrate 73 g, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg

SPICED PEAR BREAD PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE FOR TWO



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Yummy bread pudding, with a hint of spiced rum and caramelized spiced pears, comes together in about 10 minutes and ready to eat about an hour later.

Provided by Jean Dowdle

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h22m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup water, or as needed
¼ cup white sugar
½ small pear, diced
2 teaspoons chopped walnuts
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch dried lemon peel
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon spiced rum
½ teaspoon dried lemon peel
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup cubed fresh bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine water and 1/4 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until dissolved and light brown in color, about 6 minutes. Pour into the bottoms of 2 custard cups; rotate cups to spread caramel across the bottoms.
  • Arrange pear pieces over the caramel; top with walnuts. Sprinkle ginger, 1 pinch nutmeg, black pepper, cinnamon, and 1 pinch lemon peel on top.
  • Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk egg, 2 tablespoons sugar, rum, 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg in a bowl until well beaten. Stir in the milk mixture slowly; mix well. Stir in bread cubes; let soak for 5 minutes. Divide mixture between the prepared cups. Place cups in a baking pan; add hot tap water to come halfway up the sides of the cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool until safe to handle, about 20 minutes.
  • Run a sharp knife around the inside edge of the cooled puddings and invert onto small dessert plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 113.1 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 222 mg, Sugar 45 g

CARAMEL AND PEAR PUDDING



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Here is a lovely winter dessert that uses fresh seasonal pears. It's easy to fix and a comforting treat after any meal. I enjoy snacking on it while sitting by the fireplace. -Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup 2% milk
4 medium pears, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup boiling water
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Stir in milk until smooth. Add pears and pecans. Spread evenly into a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. , In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; stir in boiling water. Pour over batter (do not stir). Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until pears are tender. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEAR CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE



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Make and share this Pear Cake With Caramel Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bayhill

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon allspice
3 cups ripe pears, peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons milk or 2 tablespoons cream
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and beaten eggs; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended. Stir in vanilla.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, and allspice; stir well.
  • Add flour mixture to the sugar mixture alternately with the chopped pear, beating at medium speed until blended. Stir in chopped pecans.
  • Pour batter into prepared Bundt pan. Bake for 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Spoon Caramel Glaze over cake.
  • Caramel Glaze:.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add brown sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts. Remove from heat. Add milk, stirring constantly.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6785.7, Fat 363.5, SaturatedFat 70.2, Cholesterol 760.8, Sodium 2731.8, Carbohydrate 853, Fiber 46, Sugar 577, Protein 68.2

APPLE-PEAR GALETTE WITH APPLE CIDER CARAMEL



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A galette is the perfect dessert for anyone who thinks the crust-to-fruit ratio of the average pie is way off. In a galette, the fruit filling is thinner, so you have more flaky pastry to every bite. It also means a galette cooks a bit faster and can be sliced while warm, a boon for the impatient. Don't be alarmed if your galette leaks as they most often do. The final product never seems to suffer.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup/130 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface
1/2 cup/60 grams whole-wheat flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
10 tablespoons/140 grams cold unsalted butter (1 1/4 sticks), cut into pieces
4 tablespoons/60 milliliters ice water
1 large egg, lightly beaten, for brushing
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
1 to 2 crisp apples, such as Pink Lady (12 ounces/340 grams), peeled, cored and very thinly sliced
1 to 2 just ripe Bartlett pears (12 ounces/340 grams), cored and very thinly sliced
1/3 cup/75 grams packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 cups/480 milliliters apple cider
1/3 cup/75 grams packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine flours, sugar and salt. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand with some larger pieces. Add the ice water and pulse just until the mixture is evenly moistened. Tip the mixture out onto a piece of plastic wrap. Use the edges of the plastic to pack the dough into a disc. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss together apples, pears, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest and cinnamon. On a lightly floured piece of parchment, roll the dough out into a 12-inch circle. Top the dough with the prepared fruit in concentric circles leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Lift and press the edges up over the fruit, folding as necessary. Using the parchment paper, transfer the galette to a rimmed baking sheet. Chill for 10 minutes.
  • Brush the border of the pastry with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sanding sugar, if using. Dot the fruit with the butter. Bake until the filling is tender and the crust is deep golden brown, about 45 minutes. Some of the juices may leak out, but that's O.K.
  • Meanwhile, make the caramel: Bring apple cider to a boil over medium-high heat in a small saucepan. Continue to cook the cider until it has reduced to 1 cup liquid, about 13 to 14 minutes. Then add brown sugar, butter, and salt and stir to combine. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, and continue to cook the mixture, whisking often, until it has become syrupy and thickened slightly, about 13 to 15 minutes. Whisk in the cream and set aside to cool slightly. (The caramel will thicken as it cools.)
  • Remove tart from the oven, and let it cool slightly on the pan on a rack. Transfer the galette to a serving plate and drizzle with caramel. Serve warm or at room temperature with any remaining caramel.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 445, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 316 milligrams, Sugar 35 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CARAMEL-PEAR BUTTER



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Provided by Jill Silverman Hough

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Breakfast     Brunch     Stew     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Low Cal     Lemon     Apple     Pear     Spice     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes about eight 1/2 -pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup apple juice
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
7 pounds ripe Bartlett pears
3 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine apple juice and 4 tablespoons lemon juice in heavy large deep pot. Peel, core, and cut pears, 1 at a time, into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces; mix pears into juice mixture in pot as soon as pears are cut, to prevent browning. Cook over medium heat until pears release enough juice for mixture to boil, stirring frequently, about 16 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until pears are very tender, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes (mixture will splatter). Remove pot from heat. Press pear mixture through fine plate of food mill into large bowl. Return pear puree to same pot. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, brown sugar, nutmeg, and 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until pear butter thickens and is reduced to 8 cups, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent scorching, about 1 hour.
  • Ladle pear butter into 8 hot clean 1/2-pint glass canning jars, leaving 1/4-inch space at top of jars. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar threads and rims with clean damp cloth. Cover with hot lids; apply screw bands. Process jars in pot of boiling water 10 minutes. Cool completely. Store in cool dark place up to 1 year.

CREAMY CARAMEL-PEAR ICE CREAM



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This homemade ice cream recipe uses fresh pears combined with sweet gooey caramel for a unique and delicious flavor. It is perfect in late summer, and it can use pears that are a bit overripe. You'll get the best results if you start a few days ahead, giving adequate time for chilling and freezing.

Provided by Rebecca Krogman

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     100+ Ice Cream Recipes

Time 17h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 pears - peeled, cored, and chopped
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 egg yolks
1 cup white sugar
2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter
⅛ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Cook pears, 2 tablespoons white sugar, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat until pears are soft, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; cool pear mixture for 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender. Puree pear mixture and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl.
  • Whisk egg yolks and 1 cup white sugar in a bowl. Heat 2 1/2 cups cream and milk in a large saucepan over medium-low heat just until bubbles appear at the edge; do not boil. Remove cream and milk from heat and whisk egg yolk mixture into cream and milk by small amounts until all egg yolk mixture is incorporated. Return to medium heat, whisking constantly, until custard is thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and chill in refrigerator for 10 minutes. Stir strained pear mixture into custard. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill in refrigerator overnight.
  • Combine corn syrup, brown sugar, unsalted butter, and 1/8 teaspoon sea salt in a heavy saucepan. Place over medium-low heat and stir until smooth; bring to a low boil. Stirring constantly, cook caramel until thickened and light golden brown, about 3 minutes; remove from heat, and let caramel cool for 5 minutes. Whisk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cream into caramel. Transfer caramel to a bowl, cover, and chill overnight.
  • Pour custard into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. When ice cream is softly frozen, lightly mix about 1 cup caramel into ice cream to make caramel swirls. Transfer ice cream to a bowl, cover, and freeze overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 150.4 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 96.2 mg, Sugar 35.7 g

CARAMEL APPLE PEAR PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch or tapioca starch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup store-bought dulce de leche, plus more for garnish
4 large eggs
1 large or 2 small d'Anjou pears
1 baked 9-inch deep-dish pie crust, recipe follows, or store bought
1/2 cup dried apple slices
Ground cinnamon, for garnish
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
1/2 teaspoon sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
6 tablespoons ice water
Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying pie plate
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the sugar, 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch and the salt in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, dulce de leche and eggs until well combined. Add the egg mixture to the cornstarch mixture and whisk to combine.
  • Halve and core the pear. Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices. Add the slices to a bowl with the remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch and toss to completely coat the fruit.
  • To assemble the pie and bake, place the baked deep-dish pie crust on a baking sheet. Lay the dried apple slices in a single layer on the bottom of the crust. Fan the pear slices out in a circle over the apple slices. Stir any excess cornstarch from the pears into the custard filling and pour the filling over the top of the pears.
  • Bake the pie until the center is set and the pears are slightly golden brown, about 1 hour. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Before serving, dust the top of the pie with ground cinnamon. Heat some dulce de leche in a microwave for 30 seconds and stir to loosen. Drizzle over the top of the pie and serve.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, sugar and salt and pulse to mix. Add the butter and pulse to a coarse meal (the butter should be in pea-size pieces). With the motor running, stream in the water until the dough starts to come together. Dump out the mixture, gather into a ball, press to a disk and wrap well in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, and up to overnight.
  • Spray a 9-inch deep-dish glass pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Remove the dough from the fridge, unwrap and transfer to a floured surface. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to the prepared pie plate. Dock with a fork and crimp the edges between your fingers to make a decorative border, removing any excess dough. Freeze the crust for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Line the crust with a sheet of parchment paper and fill with pie weights or uncooked beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and weights, brush with the beaten egg and continue to bake until the crust is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.

CARAMEL PEAR SLICES



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Use this recipe to make our Golden Pear Cream Puffs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3 Bosc pears, peeled, quartered, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pears, and toss to coat with butter. Sprinkle sugar over pears. Cook, stirring pears occasionally, until deep golden, about 30 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice and 1/4 cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is syrupy, about 3 minutes. Serve warm.

CARAMEL PEAR CAKE



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I love making this upside-down cake when fresh pears are in season.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium ripe pears, peeled and sliced
28 caramels
1-1/2 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • Arrange pear slices in rows in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt the caramels with a 1/2 cup water; stir in butter until smooth. Pour over pears. , In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and remaining water; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour over the caramel layer., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARAMEL PEAR TART



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A delicious way to use fresh ripe pears in a creamy caramel pie.. A very impressive tart to serve to your guests.

Provided by Elly in Canada

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour, 500 ml
1/4 cup granulated sugar, 50 ml
1/3 cup butter, cubed 75 ml
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, 125 ml
1 cup granulated sugar, 250 ml
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided 375 ml
1 egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 30 ml
3 pears, firm, ripe (Bosc or Bartlett)
1/3 cup water, 75 ml

Steps:

  • Crust:
  • In food processor, combine flour and sugar; sprinkle with butter cubes.
  • Pulse until fine crumbs. Drizzle in cream and process until dough clumps together.
  • Press into a 10-inch (25 cm) tart pan with removable bottom. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chilled.
  • Meanwhile, prepare filling and topping:.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, heat sugar and 1/3 cup (75 mL) water, stirring until dissolved.
  • Bring to boil; boil gently until syrup is a deep caramel colour. Carefully add 3/4 cup (175 mL) cream; stir until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Peel pears; cut in half lengthwise and remove stems and cores.
  • Cut each half crosswise into thin slices, keeping shape intact.
  • Place flat side down in tart shell, fanning slices out slightly.
  • Set 1/4 cup (50 mL) caramel aside for topping.
  • In a bowl, whisk egg with flour until smooth; whisk in remaining caramel until blended. Pour evenly over pears.
  • Bake in bottom of oven for about 45 minutes until crust is golden and custard is set.
  • Let cool until slightly warm.
  • In a bowl, whip remaining cream; fold in reserved caramel.
  • Serve slices of tart with a dollop of caramel cream.
  • Rich and delicious!

CARAMEL PEAR DESSERT



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"I created this dessert when my sister and a friend came to lunch. It was so good, they threatened to lick their plates! Enjoy this little bit of heaven." Shirley Stubblefield - Chino, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup chopped pecans
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 12 slices
6 cups vanilla ice cream
3 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) pear halves, drained

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute pecans in butter until toasted; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes. , Place cake slices on individual dessert plates. Top with ice cream and pears. Drizzle with cream mixture; sprinkle with reserved pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 19 g fat (10 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57 mg cholesterol, Sodium 359 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77 g carbohydrate, Fiber 3 g fiber, Protein 6 g protein.

CARAMEL PEAR PUDDING CAKE



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This is the most delicious dessert, and easy to put together, a great ending to any meal. This can also be made with apples, but use a firm apple such as Granny Smith for this recipe. I usually stick this in the oven, and bake it as we are having dinner, and serve it with ice cream as a topping...so yummy!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup flour
2/3 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk or 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
4 medium pears, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 2 cups) or 1 (16 ounce) can pears, drained and chopped (fresh pears are better to use!)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Lightly spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, white sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
  • Add in the milk; beat until smooth (add a little more milk or cream if the mixture is too thick).
  • Stir in the chopped pears and pecans.
  • Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
  • In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter and boiling water; (this mixture will be thin, but will incorporate into the cake while baking) mix well, pour evenly over the batter.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes.
  • Serve hot with ice cream or Cool Whip topping (I prefer it with vanilla ice cream!).

CARAMEL PEAR BUTTER



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Make and share this Caramel Pear Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Pears

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 1/2 pint jars, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup apple juice
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
7 lbs bartlett pears, ripe
3 cups golden brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine apple juice and 4 tablespoons lemon juice in heavy large deep pot.
  • Peel, core, and cut pears, 1 at a time, into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces; mix pears into juice mixture in pot as soon as pears are cut, to prevent browning.
  • Cook over medium heat until pears release enough juice for mixture to boil, stirring frequently, about 16 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until pears are very tender, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes (mixture will splatter).
  • Remove pot from heat.
  • Press pear mixture through fine plate of food mill into large bowl.
  • Return pear puree to same pot.
  • Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, brown sugar, nutmeg, and 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt.
  • Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until pear butter thickens and is reduced to 8 cups, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent scorching, about 1 hour.
  • Ladle pear butter into 8 hot clean 1/2-pint glass canning jars, leaving 1/4-inch space at top of jars.
  • Remove air bubbles.
  • Wipe jar threads and rims with clean damp cloth.
  • Cover with hot lids; apply screw bands.
  • Process jars in pot of boiling water 10 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Store in cool dark place up to 1 year.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, firm pears for the best results. Bartlett and Bosc pears are good choices.
  • Peel the pears before cooking to make them easier to eat.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the caramel from burning.
  • Stir the caramel constantly while it is cooking to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Add the pears to the caramel and cook them until they are tender and caramelized.
  • Serve the pears warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Caramel pears are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The pears are cooked in a rich caramel sauce that is made with butter, sugar, and cream. The resulting dish is a sweet and tangy treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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