Roasted Pears With Coconut Butterscotch Sauce Recipe (2024)

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Nancy

I made this again with olive oil instead of butter and that eliminated the smoking problem. I also substituted chopped toasted pecans for the toasted coconut because I have some anti-coconut family members. (I stayed mum about the coconut milk, and they were none the wiser.) The recipe worked fine with both substitutions.

Anna

Take the sauce off the heat after 15 - 20 minutes! It won't get a heavy consistency until it begins to cool, which I learned the hard way.

Chantelle

So delicious! The toasted coconut almost made it seem like it was breaded with panko. Lovely texture to the pears. I added some cardamom and ginger to the pear mix before baking, and fresh vanilla bean scrapings instead of extract to the butterscotch. Thank you for the dark chocolate recommendation - I had made dark chocolate bark with fresh pomegranates a few days before and it was a super combo to have the fresh tart red seeds along with it all.

Betsy

Ghee, instead of butter, would not change the flavor or appearance, but would eliminate the smoking problem. LOVE, the idea of a hint of cardamom here!

Leslie

I served this with vanilla ice cream instead of chocolate. You do not need either one. Rich and delicious on its own

Maria

Wondering if the coconut milk listed is the type from a can, or from a box?

Cathy Cherewick

Made this recipe as stated for my dinner club and it was the perfect fit for the vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free folks that attend. We were all delightly surprised by the robust floor of this dish!

sara

What type of coconut milk did you use?

Lisa

Delicious. Planning to make this with gingerbread and serve all of it warm with whipped cream at some point this fall/winter. So good!

ack

I did this with olive oil and just a pick of cardamom on the pears and it was lovely!

Maria

Wondering if the coconut milk listed is the type from a can, or from a box?

Chantelle

Vanilla Ice Cream!

Betsy

Ghee, instead of butter, would not change the flavor or appearance, but would eliminate the smoking problem. LOVE, the idea of a hint of cardamom here!

tj

Amazing everyone loved it!

Anna

Take the sauce off the heat after 15 - 20 minutes! It won't get a heavy consistency until it begins to cool, which I learned the hard way.

Chantelle

So delicious! The toasted coconut almost made it seem like it was breaded with panko. Lovely texture to the pears. I added some cardamom and ginger to the pear mix before baking, and fresh vanilla bean scrapings instead of extract to the butterscotch. Thank you for the dark chocolate recommendation - I had made dark chocolate bark with fresh pomegranates a few days before and it was a super combo to have the fresh tart red seeds along with it all.

Nancy

We liked this, but the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. (My husband just asks, "Is there such a thing as too sweet?) I used sweetened coconut on top, so perhaps I created the sweetness problem. The roasting pears smoked liked crazy and filled my kitchen with smoke. The NYT picture shows the burned butter on the roasting pan, which is exactly what caused the smoke. I'd roast on a higher rack next time to see if that reduces the smoking.

Nancy

I made this again with olive oil instead of butter and that eliminated the smoking problem. I also substituted chopped toasted pecans for the toasted coconut because I have some anti-coconut family members. (I stayed mum about the coconut milk, and they were none the wiser.) The recipe worked fine with both substitutions.

Anno

Awesome (even with all of that sugar.*) beyond cynical resistance!
*and serious;did you really think "BROWN = HEALTHY" ?!?

Leslie

I served this with vanilla ice cream instead of chocolate. You do not need either one. Rich and delicious on its own

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Roasted Pears With Coconut Butterscotch Sauce Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to eat a butterscotch pear? ›

Eating Fresh: The simplest way to enjoy a butterscotch pear is by eating it fresh. Simply wash the pear, slice it, and savor each juicy, sweet bite. Pairing with Cheese: Butterscotch pears pair wonderfully with a variety of cheeses, such as brie or gorgonzola.

What is the sweetest pear to eat? ›

Comice. Comice pears were originally cultivated in France. They're known as the sweetest pear variety, and are often the variety shipped in gift boxes. Because of this, they're sometimes given the nickname “the Christmas pear.” Comice pears have light green skin with a blush of pinkish red.

Is there a difference between caramel and butterscotch? ›

Similar to caramel, butterscotch is made by heating sugar. The main difference between the two is that butterscotch uses brown sugar instead of white. The ingredients are also combined in a slightly different order for butterscotch: your start out by melting butter with brown sugar.

What fruits go with butterscotch? ›

Match with fruit for dessert. Drizzle warm butterscotch sauce over baked apples, sauteed bananas or poached pears. Flavor whipped cream. Add a goodly amount of sauce to whipped cream to serve over angel food or pound cake.

What the heck is butterscotch? ›

Butterscotch is a type of confectionery whose primary ingredients are brown sugar and butter. Some recipes include corn syrup, cream, vanilla, and salt. The earliest known recipes, in mid-19th century Yorkshire, used treacle (molasses) in place of, or in addition to, sugar.

What is the best way to eat a prickly pear? ›

Now that the skin is removed, you can slice up the prickly pear to eat. The prickly pear has small, hard seeds that you cannot bite through, but they are safe to swallow if you prefer. Or you can chew on the fruit and seeds and spit the seeds out. You can also use a juicer or strainer to remove the seeds.

How are you supposed to eat a pear? ›

Eat pears whole or cut into quarters. If desired, remove the core. The skin is edible and a great source of fiber. To keep sliced pears from browning, briefly soak them in 1 quart of water + 3 tablespoons lemon juice.

Do I need to peel a pear before eating? ›

As with any fruit, the best way to eat a pear is to eat the whole thing. The skin is where most of the nutrients are, particularly the fiber and antioxidants. That said, be sure to wash it thoroughly before you eat it.

How do you eat Beurre Bosc pears? ›

Simply wash, peel, and slice the pears before eating them. After that, it can be consumed on its own or added to salads, desserts, and other foods. Poached pears with custard, pear and gorgonzola pizzas, and pear and almond tarts are some of the best recipes in Australia that use Pears Beurre Bosc.

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