Best 10 Warm Pear Sundaes Recipes

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Step into the realm of culinary delight and discover the ultimate indulgence: warm pear sundaes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a world of pure bliss. Imagine perfectly ripe and juicy pears, carefully poached in a sweet and fragrant broth, enveloped in a cloud of velvety vanilla ice cream, and drizzled with a decadent caramel sauce. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures, from the soft and tender pears to the creamy ice cream and rich caramel, creating an unforgettable culinary experience. Embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for warm pear sundaes, a dessert so enchanting, it will captivate your senses and leave you craving for more.

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RED HOT CINNAMON PEAR SUNDAES



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Red hot cinnamon candies have been 1 of my favorite ingredients since my childhood & SusieQusie can tell you that pears have also been favored in recent yrs. This is the 2nd of 2 recipes I've entered that feature cinnamon candies & my source is eatcannedpears.com. (Time does not include time for sauce to cool)

Provided by twissis

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 6 Sundaes, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
3/4 cup red cinnamon candies
1 (15 ounce) can pear halves (well-drained & sliced)
1 1/2 pints vanilla ice cream
red-hot candies (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a med saucepan, combine sugar, water & candies. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to med & boil mixture for 10 min, stirring occ.
  • Remove from heat & cool at least 20 min b4 using (or cool, cover & refrigerate to store).
  • To Assemble Sundaes: Scoop ice cream into 6 dessert dishes & spoon sliced pears over ea sundae. Spoon cinnamon sauce over ice cream & sprinkle w/more cinnamon candies. Serve immediately & store any leftover sauce in refrigerator.
  • NOTE: W/the combined sweetness of the canned pears, cinnamon candies & ice cream used for the sundaes -- I would be inclined to reduce the sugar amt in the sauce to 1/2 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 31.4, Sodium 60.8, Carbohydrate 59.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 55.3, Protein 2.7

ASIAN PEAR CARAMEL SUNDAES



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Asian pears, sometimes known as apple-pears, are incredibly juicy, sweet and crunchy. They're one of my favorite fruits to eat and to cook with, whether in a savory dish or a dessert. This recipe uses a pear to make a delicious fruit caramel to spoon over ice cream for a fruity sundae that's a perfect end to a meal.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 large Asian pear, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Ice cream, any flavor, for serving
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the sugar in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until it has melted and begins to bubble, 1 to 2 minutes. Continue cooking until it turns light amber in color, 1 to 2 minutes longer, making sure to watch very closely to prevent burning. Immediately add the butter and cream and whisk until combined (it will bubble and boil, but just keep whisking!).
  • Add the diced Asian pear to the caramel and cook until the pear is al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and salt and serve over your favorite ice cream with a dollop of whipped cream.

GRILLED PEAR SUNDAE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch kosher salt
2 pears, stemmed, cored, and sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick
Ice cream
Pecans, for topping
Whipped cream, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium.
  • In a small saucepan add butter, brown sugar, apple cider, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Place onto grill until butter melts. Mix together until well combined.
  • Place pears directly onto grill for 2 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side. Brush both sides of the pears with the butter mixture to glaze. Immediately take pears off the grill after glazing and place on a plate.
  • Scoop ice cream into 4 serving bowls. Top with pears, pecans and whipped cream. Drizzle the remaining butter mixture on top and serve.

HOT APPLE SUNDAES



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This is a comforting dessert. The orange flavor complements the light cinnamon-apple taste. These sandaes are a perfect way to round out your penny-pinching menu.-Betty Matthews, South Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings (5 cups topping).

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 cups sliced peeled apples
1-1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar, juices and cinnamon to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add apples and return to a boil. Reduce heat; over and simmer for 15 minutes or until the apples are tender. Serve warm over ice cream. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

PEAR-CARAMEL ICE CREAM SUNDAES



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Categories     Blender     Ice Cream Machine     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Frozen Dessert     Pear     Brandy     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ice Cream
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups diced peeled cored ripe Bosc pears (about 1 1/2 pounds)
4 egg yolks
2 cups whipping cream
2 tablespoons poire Williams (clear pear brandy), optional
Pears
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3 ripe Bosc pears, peeled, cored, each cut into 12 lengthwise slices

Steps:

  • For Ice Cream:
  • Melt butter in heavy 10-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Add sugar and cook until sugar melts (mixture will be grainy for first 10 to 12 minutes) and turns deep amber, stirring occasionally and pressing on sugar lumps to break up, about 20 minutes. Add pears (caramel will bubble and harden). Increase heat to medium-high and boil until liquid thickens and pears are very tender, breaking up large pieces of caramel and stirring occasionally, about 14 minutes. Transfer mixture to blender.
  • Beat yolks to blend in medium bowl. Bring cream to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk hot cream into yolks. Return cream mixture to same saucepan. Stir over low heat until custard thickens slightly and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 2 minutes; do not boil. Immediately add to pear mixture in blender. Add brandy if desired. Blend until smooth. Cover custard and refrigerate until well chilled.
  • Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Freeze ice cream until firm. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Keep frozen.)
  • For Pears:
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sugar and cook until sugar turns deep amber, stirring occasionally and breaking up sugar lumps, about 20 minutes. Add pears and sauté until tender but not mushy and caramel thickens slightly, about 9 minutes.
  • Arrange 6 pear slices decoratively on each of 6 plates or in shallow bowls. Scoop ice cream atop pears. Drizzle with caramel syrup from skillet and serve.

WARM PEAR SALAD



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Sauteed pears make this salad a satisfying start to a winter meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Bartlett pears, ripe but firm
5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced into rings
2 Belgian endive, sliced crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 watercress, tough stems removed
1/4 pound Stilton or Roquefort cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Cut pears lengthwise into quarters. Peel, core, and cut each quarter into approximately 1-inch chuncks; place in a small bowl. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil, honey, dry mustard, salt, and pepper, and toss well.
  • Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears and onions, and cook, shaking the skillet a few times, until pears are golden brown and onions are slightly wilted, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer pears, onions, and any juices to a bowl. Add endive, watercress, cheese, remaining olive oil, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce, and toss together gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

WARM PEAR SALAD



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Pear slices tossed with salad greens, red onion and blue cheese are drizzled with tangy raspberry vinaigrette in this refreshing salad. After enjoying a similar dish at a restaurant, I came home and worked up my own version. My family declared it a winner. -Marjorie Zalewski, Toledo, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large ripe pears, cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
6 slices red onion, separated into rings
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, saute pear slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. On salad plates, arrange the greens, pears, onion, blue cheese and sunflower kernels. , In a blender, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WARM PINEAPPLE SUNDAES WITH RUM SAUCE



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Pineapple, rum and sugar have a longstanding and flavorful relationship that takes on new meaning when you add ginger and butter and turn up the heat. -Jamie Miller, Maple Grove, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 fresh pineapple spears (about 8 ounces)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark rum
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 teaspoons butter, cut into small pieces
2 scoops vanilla ice cream or low-fat frozen yogurt
4 gingersnap cookies, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place pineapple in 1-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, rum and ginger; spoon over pineapple. Dot with butter. , Bake, uncovered, until pineapple is lightly browned and sauce is bubbly, 8-10 minutes. Place ice cream in 2 dessert dishes; top with pineapple and sauce. Serve immediately with crushed cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 95g carbohydrate (78g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PEAR & CHOCOLATE SUNDAE



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Hot chocolate sauce with pears, almonds and ice cream.

Provided by laurabethmcn

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Place the almonds in a bowl and add the icing sugar and water. Stir until the almonds are evenly coated and heat up a medium sized frying pan. Add the almonds and stir until caramelised. Set aside.
  • Melt the chocolates, syrup and 150ml of the double cream over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir every now and again until melted, then take off the heat until stir until smooth.
  • Whip the remaining 150ml of double cream until thick but still soft. Roughly chop the almonds.
  • Add one scoop of ice cream to each sundae glass or bowl. Place a pear halve on top, followed by a dollop of thick cream. Sprinkle over some almonds and repeat again with ice cream, pear and cream, leaving the almonds out this time.
  • Pour the warm chocolate sauce on the top of each glass and sprinkle some almonds on top. Eat straight away.

PEAR SUNDAE FRENCH TOAST



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Coming upon this creation in a potluck line, I left with a full plate and the recipe. Now my family "oohs" and "aahs" as soon as I bring out this fruit-topped favorite. It's great for brunch or as a fanciful finish to a meal. -Carol Schumacher, Menoken, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
3 medium ripe pears, peeled and sliced (about 2-1/2 cups)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
Ice cream

Steps:

  • In a skillet, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; cook and stir until sugar dissolved. Add pears; cook until tender. , In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, nutmeg, and remaining brown sugar and cinnamon. Dip bread in egg mixture to coat each side. Melt remaining butter in a skillet. Fry bread over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Top with ice cream and pear mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.


Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm pears. Pears that are too soft will not hold their shape when poached and will become mushy.
  • Use a variety of spices. The spices used in the poaching liquid will infuse the pears with flavor. Experiment with different combinations of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and cloves.
  • Poach the pears gently. Bring the poaching liquid to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer the pears for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender but still hold their shape.
  • Make the chocolate sauce ahead of time. The chocolate sauce can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve the sundaes, simply reheat the sauce over low heat until it is warm and smooth.
  • Use high-quality ice cream. The ice cream is the base of the sundae, so it's important to use a good quality ice cream that you enjoy.
  • Add your favorite toppings. The toppings are what make the sundae special. Get creative and add your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, chopped nuts, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Warm pear sundaes are a delicious and easy dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give warm pear sundaes a try!

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