Pears Baked in Amaretto Cream
Transform humble pears into an elegant, soul-soothing dessert with the magic of butter, sugar, a splash of amaretto, and a velvety cream embrace. These baked pears are the epitome of simple indulgence, perfect for a cozy night in.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
25 g
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Cholesterol
56 mg
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Fiber
3 g
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Protein
1 g
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Saturated Fat
11 g
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Sodium
54 mg
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Sugar
18 g
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Fat
17 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
Step
Grease a 9-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the softened butter. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar evenly over the buttered dish. (3 minutes)
03
Step
Rub the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter onto the cut sides of each pear half. Arrange the pears, cut-side down, in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar over the pears. (5 minutes)
04
Step
In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and amaretto liqueur until just combined. (2 minutes)
05
Step
Bake the pears in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully pour the cream mixture evenly over the pears. Return to the oven and continue baking until the pears are tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes more. (25 minutes)
06
Step
Let cool slightly before serving. Spoon some of the creamy sauce over each pear half when serving.
For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the sugar before sprinkling it over the pears.
Pears are best served warm, either on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of mascarpone cheese.
Feel free to experiment with different types of pears, such as Anjou or Bartlett, depending on your preference and availability.
If you don't have amaretto liqueur on hand, you can substitute with a teaspoon of almond extract for a similar flavor profile.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Jadyn Gutmann
Jun 30, 2025Absolutely delicious! The amaretto adds such a wonderful warmth to the pears.
Clemmie Schuster
Jun 16, 2025So easy to make and incredibly satisfying. My family loved it!
Ransom Schaden
May 30, 2025I added a sprinkle of chopped almonds before baking for a bit of crunch. Highly recommend!
Duncan Stehr
May 5, 2025A perfect dessert for a chilly evening. I'll definitely be making this again.