Bosc Pear Orange Upside Down Skillet Cake Recipe

Name: Bosc Pear Orange Upside Down Skillet Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. Sugar; 1/4 c. Packed brown sugar; 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch; 1/2 tsp Grnd cinnamon and grated orange peel; 1/8 tsp Grnd nutmeg; 1/2 c. Orange juice; 1/4 c. Butter or possibly margarine; 2 x Northwest Bosc Pears, pared, cored and Sliced, (Anjou pears may also be used); 2 c. Flour; 1/2 c. Sugar; 3 tsp Baking pwdr; 1 tsp Salt; 1/3 c. Softened butter or possibly margarine; 1 c. Lowfat milk; 1 x Slightly beaten egg Whipped cream, (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 c. Sugar
1/4 c. Packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
1/2 tsp Grnd cinnamon and grated orange peel
1/8 tsp Grnd nutmeg
1/2 c. Orange juice
1/4 c. Butter or possibly margarine
2 x Northwest Bosc Pears, pared, cored and Sliced, (Anjou pears may also be used)
2 c. Flour
1/2 c. Sugar
3 tsp Baking pwdr
1 tsp Salt
1/3 c. Softened butter or possibly margarine
1 c. Lowfat milk
1 x Slightly beaten egg Whipped cream, (optional)

1
Combine sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, peel and nutmeg; heat with juice and butter in oven-safe skillet to boil.
2
Cook and stir over medium-high heat till thickened; stir in pears.
3
Simmer 5 min or possibly till pears are tender.
4
Remove from heat; cold slightly.
5
Arrange pears in bottom of skillet.
6
Spoon Coffee Cake Batter over pears.
7
Bake at 350F for 30 to 35 min or possibly till golden brown and wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.
8
Serve hot with whipped cream.
9
Coffee Cake Batter: Combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt and mix well.
10
Cut in butter.
11
Add in lowfat milk and egg and mix well.
12
Makes batter for 1
13
(9-inch) cake.
14
Quantity: Makes 8 servings.
15
Always be sure to use ripe pears.

1144

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. Sugar, 1/4 c. Packed brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch, 1/2 tsp Grnd cinnamon and grated orange peel, and more.

Yes, Bosc Pear Orange Upside Down Skillet Cake Recipe 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!