Honey Maple Caramelized Pears

These honey maple caramelized pears are quick and easy to make in one skillet and finished with a warm, glossy syrup. Perfect for oatmeal, yogurt, salads, pancakes, or a simple dessert over ice cream.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: caramelized pears, honey maple caramelized pears, stovetop caramelized pears, caramelized pears for oatmeal, caramelized pears with honey, caramelized pears with maple syrup

Servings:

Calories: 185kcal

Author: Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

4 medium ripe but firm pears halved and cored
¼ cup cane or granulated sugar For coating the pears - you won't use all of this
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon butter

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cut pears in half lengthwise and remove cores using a melon baller or small round measuring teaspoon.
Place the sugar in a medium, flat-bottomed bowl or on a flat plate. Gently shake the bowl or plate to create an even layer of sugar.
Dip the cut side of each pear half into the cane sugar to lightly coat.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
Place pears cut-side down in the skillet. They will sizzle just a bit but shouldn't smoke at this point. If you see smoke, reduce the heat a bit.
Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes, then use tongs to gently check the underside of one pear. It should be lightly caramelized. If the pears are still pale, increase the heat slightly and continue cooking for 1–2 more minutes, until deeply golden and caramelized. You will notice a bit of smoke toward the end -this is a good sign and means the caramelization is happening.
Remove pears from the skillet, reduce the heat and set aside.
Add the honey, maple syrup, and water to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Add the butter and continue cooking and stirring until the syrup thickens slightly and becomes glossy. This should take approximately 1 minute.
Return the pears to the pan, if not serving right away. Serve warm with oatmeal, ice cream, yogurt, or roasted meats. Drizzle with the honey maple syrup.

Notes

Best served warm, but leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
Storage: Store pears and syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Warm gently in a skillet over low heat or briefly in the microwave.

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