Amaretto-Glazed Pear Shortcake Recipe

Name: Amaretto-Glazed Pear Shortcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces, weight Canned Sliced Bartlett Pears In Syrup, Reserve Syrup; 1-3/4 cup All-purpose Flour; 1/2 cups Sugar, Plus 2 More Tablespoons; 1-3/4 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 6 Tablespoons Salted Butter, Cut In 6 Pieces; 3/4 cups Milk (2 % Is Fine); 1/4 cups Reserved Syrup From Can Of Pears; 1/2 Tablespoons Amaretto Liqueur, Or More As Desired To Taste; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray. Drain the pears, reserving the syrup. Pat the pears dry with paper towels.
2
In a medium bowl, stir flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until combined. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Pour the milk over the flour mixture. Toss with a fork until just combined. Do not over-mix.
3
Use a spatula to scrape the batter into the cake pan. Smooth the surface and arrange the pears on top in a circular pattern.
4
In a small bowl whisk the listed amount of reserved syrup with the Amaretto and brush some on the pears and batter (you will brush on more later, after it bakes). Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5
Remove pan from oven, set it on a wire rack and let it cool for 15 minutes. Brush again with some Amaretto syrup (you don't have to use the entire amount).
6
Invert the cake onto a plate. Remove the pan and invert again onto a wire rack to finish cooling. Serve the shortcake with any extra Amaretto syrup brushed on the top and sides, if desired. You can add whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if you wish. Store the cake covered at room temperature.
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Adapted from Great American Recipes, cards published in 1988.

393

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces, weight Canned Sliced Bartlett Pears In Syrup, Reserve Syrup, 1-3/4 cup All-purpose Flour, 1/2 cups Sugar, Plus 2 More Tablespoons, 1-3/4 teaspoon Baking Powder, and more.

Yes, Amaretto-Glazed Pear Shortcake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Amaretto-Glazed Pear Shortcake

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