Butterscotch Pears Recipe

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Butterscotch Pears
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
617
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lemon
  • 6 tbsp butter , cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp scotch whisky (optional)

Directions:

  1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Peel the pears, cut them in half lengthwise and, using a melon baller, scoop out the cores.
  3. Rub them all over with the lemon half to prevent browning.
  4. In a large (10-inch), heavy-based, ovenproof skillet, melt the butter.
  5. Add the sugar and brown sugar and stir to dissolve.
  6. Arrange the pears in the pan, cut side down, in a single layer.
  7. Bake the pears uncovered, basting occasionally with the liquid in the pan, until they begin to soften and color slightly.
  8. Depending on the pears ripeness, baking time can range from 20 minutes to 1 hour.
  9. Remove the pears with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  10. Transfer the pan to a burner and boil the mixture left behind over medium-high heat until it reaches a rich, golden-brown color and smells like caramel, 2 to 5 minute Slowly whisk the cream into the caramel until smooth.
  11. Add the vanilla, salt, and Scotch, if using.
  12. Serve the sauce over the warm pears.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 617.28 Kcal (2584 kJ)
Calories from fat 222.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.69g 38%
Cholesterol 73.33mg 24%
Sodium 306.69mg 13%
Potassium 256.72mg 5%
Total Carbs 49.07g 16%
Sugars 38.84g 155%
Dietary Fiber 5.56g 22%
Protein 0.69g 1%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 47.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 180.39 Kcal (755 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.22g 38%
Cholesterol 21.43mg 24%
Sodium 89.62mg 13%
Potassium 75.02mg 5%
Total Carbs 14.34g 16%
Sugars 11.35g 155%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 22%
Protein 0.2g 1%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.6
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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