Cinnamon-Roasted Pears With Dried Cherries and Cara

Name: Cinnamon-Roasted Pears With Dried Cherries and Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces dried tart cherries; ¼ cup orange-flavored liqueur; 6 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 8 bosc pears, peeled,halved lengthwise,and cored; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; ¼ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup light corn syrup; 1 cup heavy cream; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Put cherries in small bowl.
3
Heat orange liqueur almost to boiling.
4
Pour hot liqueur over cherries.
5
Set aside until liquid is absorbed.
6
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter.
7
Stir in cinnamon.
8
Arrange pears in an ungreased 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish, cut-side-up.
9
Brush pears with some of the cinnamon butter.
10
Spoon some softened cherries into each pear half.
11
Bake pears, uncovered, 30 to 35 minutes, or until fork-tender, brushing occasionally with cinnamon butter.
12
(Can be made up to 1 day ahead to this point if covered and refrigerated,before serving, bake at 325F 15 minutes, or until heated through).
13
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugars, corn syrup, cream, and salt.
14
Heat to boiling, reduce heat to low, and cook until mixture reaches 238F* on a candy thermometer or until it forms a soft ball when a small amount is dropped into cold water.
15
(Can be made up to 1 week ahead to this point if covered and refrigerated, warm over low heat before serving).
16
To serve, spoon some warm caramel sauce onto a small plate.
17
Arrange 2 pear halves on top of sauce and drizzle with a bit more sauce.

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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.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces dried tart cherries, ¼ cup orange-flavored liqueur, 6 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon-Roasted Pears With Dried Cherries and Caramel Sauce 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.

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Cinnamon-Roasted Pears With Dried Cherries and Caramel Sauce

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