Baked Pears Foster
These Baked Pears Foster are a warm, elegant dessert featuring tender, caramelized pears nestled in a rich, buttery sauce. Finished with a cloud of whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted nuts, this comforting treat brings a touch of indulgence to any holiday table.
Recipe - Kemp #715
Baked Pears Foster
Prep Time30 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time30 Minutes
Ingredients
2 Tbs unsalted butter
2 Tbs light brown sugar
1 cup apple jelly
1/4 cup apple juice
2 Tbs dark rum
2 Tbs amaretto
2 Tbs brandy
2 ripe Bartlett or Bosc pears, peeled, halved and cored
1 lemon, halved
1 Tbs granulated sugar
whipped cream, for serving
chopped pecans or walnuts, for serving
Directions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar. Add the apple jelly and apple juice. Bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, or until mixture is reduced and slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in the rum, amaretto and brandy.
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Rub the cut sides of the pears with the lemon halves. Sprinkle the pears evenly with sugar. Place the pears in a baking dish, cut-side down. Pour the sauce over the pears. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Turn over the pears. Bake for 15 more minutes, or until the pears are fork-tender.
- Let cool for 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Transfer the pear halves to serving dishes. Top with the sauce from the baking dish, whipped cream and chopped nuts.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1/2 pear): Calories: 350, Fat: 6 g (4 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 15 mg, Sodium: 0 mg, Carbohydrates: 63 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 0 g.
30 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Directions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar. Add the apple jelly and apple juice. Bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, or until mixture is reduced and slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in the rum, amaretto and brandy.
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Rub the cut sides of the pears with the lemon halves. Sprinkle the pears evenly with sugar. Place the pears in a baking dish, cut-side down. Pour the sauce over the pears. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Turn over the pears. Bake for 15 more minutes, or until the pears are fork-tender.
- Let cool for 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Transfer the pear halves to serving dishes. Top with the sauce from the baking dish, whipped cream and chopped nuts.