Certainly! 🍐 Here’s the delightful recipe for Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread, a perfect winter dessert that’s both comforting and easy to whip up. If you can’t get your hands on fresh pears, don’t fret—canned pears work just as beautifully!
Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Recipe
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 9
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/4 | cup butter |
| 2 | cups granulated sugar |
| 2 | pears |
| 1/2 | cup brown sugar |
| 1 | egg |
| 1 | cup molasses |
| 2 | tsp baking soda |
| 1 | cup boiling water |
| 3 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 | tsp ground ginger |
| 1/2 | tsp cinnamon |
| 1/4 | tsp ground cloves |
| 1/4 | tsp salt |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Grease the base of a 10-inch springform pan or a 9-inch square baking dish with 1/4 cup of butter.
- Sprinkle the greased pan with granulated sugar.
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Prepare Pears:
- Peel the pears, remove the cores, and slice them thinly.
- Arrange the pear slices evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside.
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Make the Gingerbread Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the remaining butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg until well combined.
- Stir in the molasses until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Alternately add the flour mixture and the dissolved baking soda (dissolved in boiling water) to the creamed butter mixture.
- Stir gently until all the ingredients are just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the gingerbread batter evenly over the arranged pear slices in the pan.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Invert and Serve:
- Once baked, remove the gingerbread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake.
- Place a serving plate upside down on top of the pan.
- Carefully invert the pan to release the gingerbread onto the plate. The pear slices should now be beautifully arranged on top.
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Serve Warm:
- Slice the Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread into wedges or squares.
- Serve warm, allowing the gooey caramelized pear topping to shine.
This Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread is a delightful treat, perfect for cozy winter evenings or special gatherings. The warm spices of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves mingle with the sweet, caramelized pears to create a dessert that’s both comforting and indulgent. 🍂✨ Enjoy each bite of this moist and flavorful gingerbread, where every forkful offers a taste of winter’s best flavors!
