ROASTED PEARS IN PECAN SAUCE

Roasted Pears in Pecan Sauce image

Whenever I bring home pears from the store, my family begs me to make this recipe. They love the tender roasted fruit smothered in creamy pecan sauce. It's luscious over ice cream or cake.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 medium pears, peeled and cut into wedges
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

Place pears in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, apple juice and butter; pour over pears. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes, basting occasionally. , Sprinkle with pecans. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until pears are tender. Transfer pears to serving dishes. , Pour cooking juices into a small bowl; whisk in cream until blended. Drizzle over pears. Serve with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.