Amaretto and Bartlett Pears Upside- Down Cake

Name: Amaretto and Bartlett Pears Upside- Down Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 10 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 large ripe bartlett pears, peeled and cored; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 salt; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 Amaretto or 1/4 other almond flavored liqueur; lightly sweetened whipped cream; toasted sliced almonds

Submitted by heather in Ont

"This is a wonderful dessert to serve after a special dinner. The Amaretto and pears are a lovely combination. DH loved this so much he had 2 servings. I didn't have 6 custard cups so I used a small glass cake pan. I found this recipe in our local newspaper but it did not list the chef who created it."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6

ingredients

10 tablespoons butter, divided
¹⁄₂ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 large ripe bartlett pears, peeled and cored
1 ¹⁄₂ cups flour
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons baking powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cinnamon
¹⁄₄ salt
2 eggs
¹⁄₂ cup milk
¹⁄₄ Amaretto or 1/4 other almond flavored liqueur
lightly sweetened whipped cream
toasted sliced almonds

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Butter six 1 1/4 cup ramekins, custard cups or giant muffin tins.
Melt 4 tbsp butter in a small saucepan Add brown sugar and honey Cook over low heat for about 2 minutes until mixture no longer separates Divide mixture evenly between prepared dishes.
Cut each pear into 12 wedges and place 4 wedges in the bottom of each dish: set aside In medium bowl, beat remaining 6 tbsp butter until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs and vanilla In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
Combine milk and amaretto in a bowl.
Add half the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, then half the liquid, beating well after each addition.
Repeat until all ingredients are combined.
Pour batter into the 6 prepared dishes, smoothing the top.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until cooked through.
Remove from oven and place on rack for 10 minutes.
Carefully flip each dish over onto serving plates to remove from dish Serve immediately with lightly sweetened cream and toasted almond slices.

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Reviews

This was delicious. I made it in the 6 ramekins and followed the recipe "as is" except I didn't peel the pears - I don't mind pear peel. I served this for the family and a guest and we all loved it. The Amaretto flavor with the pears and carmel sauce is wonderful. Great recipe for Fall when pears are in season.

DDW

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heather in Ont

Canada

I live in Ontario and work full time as a consultant in IT for a communication company in another province. I create test cases and scripts and initiate the testing for the software changes that the programmers make to the company’s various programs. I have the pleasure of working from my home and dialling into their network. I also sell Avon for fun. I met my husband (Paul) on a blind date. We dated 3 years and have been married for 25 years. We have two children a son(age 20) and a DD(age 17). We have been blessed with the best two kids anyone could ask for. DH is a commerical airline pilot and currently is a "Check Pilot" on the A320. He is away quite a bit, so when he comes home I try to make sure he has a decent meal. He eats out when on the road so he really enjoys a good home cooked meal when he arrives home, while the rest of us want to go and eat out. I love to spend time in my garden, travel and try new recipes. DH and I love to travel or just spend time at a cottage in the summer. I have not been on a cruise but hope to within the next 2 years (maybe for our 25th wedding anniversary.) We pretty much eat anything. DH especially loves seafood (more than I do.) while I prefer to eat chicken. We are so predicable when ordering our meal at a restaurant. Next, I think it would have to be Italian and then something spicy like Thai or Indian. My family loves Indian food but I have never had the courage to make it. Maybe I will someday. I like to read true stories and criminal books. David Baldacci is one of my favourite authors. My favorite restaurant is "Bin 23", "Einsteins Cafe," "Abberfolye Mill" My brother sent me the link to Recipezaar and now I am hooked trying new recipes every day. I don't think I will buy another cook book. <img src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/carolinamoon21/Stockingswapcopy.jpg"> <img src="http://www.recipezaar.com/members/home/37305/candyswap.jpg"> <img src="http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj240/marienixon_715/kittencaljpg.jpg"> <a href="http://www.amazingcounter.com"><img border="0" src="http://cb.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=2232760&c=6698593" alt="frontpage widget"></a><a href="http://www.4computercoupons.com">Buy Laptop</a> <a href="http://www.4computercoupons.com/dell-coupons.html">Computer</a>

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