Butterscotch Baked Pears

Vegetarian
Butterscotch Baked Pears
45 min.
6
165kcal

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Indulge your senses with our delightful Butterscotch Baked Pears, the perfect vegetarian treat that seamlessly combines warm, buttery flavors with the natural sweetness of fresh Bosc pears. This elegant dish not only serves as a fantastic starter or appetizer but also makes for a delightful snack that’s sure to impress your friends and family. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create a beautiful dessert that boasts a rich caramel-like sauce infused with a hint of Scotch and vanilla.

Picture this: succulent pears, perfectly baked to tender perfection, soaking in a warm buttery butterscotch syrup that is simply to die for. This recipe highlights the simplicity and elegance of seasonal fruits, making it a wonderful option for holiday gatherings or cozy dinners. Plus, with just 165 calories per serving, you can enjoy this guilt-free dish that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

Whether served warm on its own, or perhaps accompanied by a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, these Butterscotch Baked Pears are a crowd favorite that will leave everyone craving more. Get ready to impress your guests with this beautiful, simple dessert that’s bursting with love and flavor!

Ingredients

  • ounce but bosc pears firm ripe peeled halved lengthwise
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons scotch 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • oven mitt
  • melon baller

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Using melon baller or small spoon, scoop out core from each pear half. Melt butter in large ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in brown sugar and salt. Arrange pears, cut side down, in skillet in single layer. Spoon some of sugar mixture over pears.
  3. Place skillet in oven; bake until pears are tender, basting once with syrup, about 30 minutes.
  4. Transfer pears, cut side up, to large shallow bowl, leaving syrup in skillet.
  5. Mix Scotch and vanilla extract into syrup. Using oven mitts as aid, place hot skillet over medium-high heat (mixture may ignite). Cook until syrup is reduced by half, whisking often, about 2 minutes. Spoon syrup over pears and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories165kcal
Protein0.59%
Fat65.36%
Carbs34.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.63
Glycemic Load
1.26
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.2926086912984%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.58mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
1.07mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:164.83kcal
8.24%
Fat:11.4g
17.53%
Saturated Fat:7.2g
44.99%
Carbohydrates:13.36g
4.45%
Net Carbohydrates:12.48g
4.54%
Sugar:11.71g
13.01%
Cholesterol:30.1mg
10.03%
Sodium:52.87mg
2.3%
Alcohol:1.91g
100%
Alcohol %:4.26%
100%
Protein:0.23g
0.46%
Vitamin A:356.95IU
7.14%
Fiber:0.88g
3.52%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.39%
Vitamin K:2.23µg
2.12%
Copper:0.03mg
1.54%
Vitamin C:1.22mg
1.48%
Potassium:48.99mg
1.4%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.4%
Calcium:13.59mg
1.36%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.07%
Source:Epicurious