Roasted Pears With Coconut Butterscotch Sauce

Name: Roasted Pears With Coconut Butterscotch Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and quartered lengthwise; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar; Fine sea salt; Black pepper; 1/4 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; Dark chocolate squares, for serving

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
2
In a bowl, toss together the pears, butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, pinch salt and pepper.
3
Roast on baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until pears are tender and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
4
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the coconut until golden.
5
In a separate skillet, combine 1 cup brown sugar and 6 tablespoons water.
6
Cook over medium heat until sugar melts and loses its sandlike consistency (there can still be a few sugar granules).
7
Whisk in the coconut milk and a pinch of salt.
8
Increase heat to medium-high and simmer until sauce reaches a consistency between that of heavy cream and butterscotch sauce; this could take 10 minutes or longer.
9
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and lemon zest.
10
Spoon sauce over pears and garnish with toasted coconut.
11
Serve with the chocolate on the side.

440

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Protein

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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.

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: 4 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and quartered lengthwise, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar, Fine sea salt, and more.

Yes, Roasted Pears With Coconut Butterscotch Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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