Amaretto and Bartlett Pears Upside-Down Cake Recipe
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful combination of amaretto-infused cake and sweet Bartlett pears with this scrumptious dessert, perfect for rounding off any special dinner occasion. This recipe, discovered in a local newspaper, has won over hearts with its irresistible flavors, earning rave reviews from those who’ve tried it. Whether served in individual custard cups or a single cake pan, it’s bound to impress your guests and leave them reaching for seconds, just as it did for DH (dear husband) who couldn’t resist the temptation of a double serving.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Pears, Fruit, Sweet, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 517.3
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13.2g
- Cholesterol: 124.2mg
- Sodium: 269.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 76.4g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Sugar: 47.1g
- Protein: 6.5g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 10 | tablespoons butter |
| 1/2 | cup brown sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons honey |
| 2 | Bartlett pears |
| 1 1/2 | cups flour |
| 1/2 | cup sugar |
| 1 1/2 | teaspoons baking powder |
| 1/2 | teaspoon cinnamon |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1/2 | cup milk |
| 1/4 | cup Amaretto |
| NA | Almond flavored liqueur |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter six 1 1/4 cup ramekins, custard cups, or giant muffin tins.
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In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add brown sugar and honey. Cook over low heat for about 2 minutes until the mixture no longer separates. Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared dishes.
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Cut each pear into 12 wedges and place 4 wedges in the bottom of each dish. Set aside. In a medium bowl, beat the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients. In another bowl, combine milk and Amaretto.
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Add half of the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, then half of the liquid, beating well after each addition. Repeat until all ingredients are combined.
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Pour the batter into the 6 prepared dishes, smoothing the top.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until cooked through.
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Remove from the oven and place on a rack for 10 minutes.
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Carefully flip each dish over onto serving plates to remove from the dish. Serve immediately with lightly sweetened cream and toasted almond slices.
Enjoy the heavenly blend of moist cake, caramelized pears, and subtle Amaretto flavor in every decadent bite of this Amaretto and Bartlett Pears Upside-Down Cake. Whether enjoyed on its own or accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream, it’s sure to become a favorite dessert in your repertoire. So, gather your ingredients and treat yourself to a slice of pure indulgence today! 🍐🍰
