Pears in Brown Sugar Sauce

Warm, fresh pears are coated in a thick brown sugar sauce and topped with whipped cream in this simple and refreshing dessert.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 237 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup cold water
• 4 medium fresh pears
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided
• ½ cup whipped cream, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Slice pears into quarters; remove and discard seeds and cores.

Step 2

Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add pears and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Step 3

Combine brown sugar, water, and remaining 1 teaspoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until boiling. Remove from the heat and let sit until thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 4

Place pear quarters on 4 small plates. Pour brown sugar sauce over pears and top with whipped cream.