Caramelized Pear Pie Filling is so much more than something you’d find in a pie. It’s so good on so many things especially your spoon!
Caramelized Pear Pie Filling is swimming in a warm, sweet, gooey sauce that compliments so many dishes or is amazing on its own.
I have a horrible habit of overbuying produce. There has to be a psychological reason that they make it the first department you see when you go into most stores. So it’s not really my fault, right? Well, I had 8 pears sitting on my counter that were all ripening at the same rate.
I love pears but don’t quite know why I thought two people should have a dozen pears and reasonably expect to eat all of them. What I did know is that we wouldn’t be enjoying them for long if I didn’t do something with them soon.
Cooking fruit with warm cinnamon and brown sugar just warms me from the inside out. I grew up eating fruit prepared like this. One of my favorite ways was warmed and spooned on vanilla ice cream!
It was the taste of fall with the sweet brown sugar and cinnamon combined with my beautiful ripe pears. This filling can be put in the freezer in an airtight container to be enjoyed when fresh pairs are only a memory.
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Caramelized Pear Pie Filling
Ingredients
- 7 pears peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4 " pieces (I used Bartlett pears)
- 1/4 tsp water
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a 2 quart saucepan combine diced pears, water and the juice of one lemon. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally for 8 minutes. Some of the pears will break down, but that's fine.
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk to combine. Pour over pears, and stir constantly until sauce thickens approximately 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
I used some of this filling for my Kolaches. They were just as good as they looked! The Kolache pastry isn’t very sweet so this filling was perfect.
Other suggestions for using Caramelized Pear Pie Filling:
- Topping for pancakes, French toast, waffles, oatmeal, ice cream
- Mashed and spread on toast
- A sweet side to a cup of soup or chili
How would you serve this Caramelized Pear Pie Filling? With a spoon is my #1 suggestion!
We love this filling, and here are a few more recipes that we love!
Kolaches Recipe
Homemade Fresh Peach Crisp Recipe
Rustic Skillet Apple Pie Recipe
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Michaela Kenkel says
October 22, 2018 at 7:57 pmPears in pies are just not done nearly as much as they should be! These caramelized pears you’ve made are just gorgeous!
Julie Menghini says
October 23, 2018 at 9:31 amThank you, Michaela! I like eating this as is!
Angela says
October 22, 2018 at 7:42 amI think you were reading my mind with this one! So glad I came across it this morning! I have A LOT of apples I need to use! Now I know what Im making! Thanks!
Julie Menghini says
October 23, 2018 at 9:42 amThank you, Angela! I am a little apple obsessed right now and have to cook them because I’m buying more than we can possibly enjoy.
Sandra Shaffer says
October 21, 2018 at 11:55 amYou found the perfect way to use up those fresh pears! A scoop of this filling sound delicious over a plate of pancakes!
Debra C. says
October 21, 2018 at 10:51 amI bet making a batch of this has the whole house smelling just heavenly! I’m going to enjoy this on some toast, yum!!
Julie Menghini says
October 21, 2018 at 8:24 pmThank you, Debra! That sounds amazing!
Madi says
October 20, 2018 at 1:40 pmThis would be so awesome in so many different desserts! I need to make it ASAP!
Julie Menghini says
October 21, 2018 at 8:25 pmThank you, Madi!
Kathy says
October 20, 2018 at 12:46 pmMade this and it was absolutely fabulous! The pears were tender and absolutely delicious! Thank you for a great recipe,
Julie Menghini says
October 21, 2018 at 8:27 pmThank you so much for sharing Kathy!
michele says
October 20, 2018 at 8:52 amI got some great pears at the farmers market and whipped this up last night! OMG…. they are amazing. They are currently baking in hand pies in the oven and I cant wait to bite into one… they smell just heavenly in my kitchen right now!!
Julie Menghini says
October 21, 2018 at 8:27 pmThank you so much, Michele! I’d love to get a hand on one of those pies!
debi at Life Currents says
October 20, 2018 at 7:43 amThis looks delicious. I think that pears are such an under-used fruit, yet they are so good. Thanks for elevating the simple pear!
Julie Menghini says
October 21, 2018 at 8:31 pmI agree! I don’t know why we don’t see more pears. I love them.
Linda says
February 16, 2018 at 1:23 pmI’m thinking of making Kolaches that are cream cheese with the carnelized pears on top. Your thoughts?
Julie Menghini says
February 18, 2018 at 7:41 pmI think that would be amazing Linda! I love fruit combined with cream cheese!
Torri says
August 10, 2017 at 10:15 amHow long can this be kept in the refrigerator? Thanks!
Julie Menghini says
August 10, 2017 at 9:45 pmHi Torri! This filling can be refrigerated for up to a week.
Bonnie says
August 27, 2018 at 2:48 pmCan you use this same recipe and can them after?
Julie Menghini says
August 28, 2018 at 7:11 pmI’m not quite sure what your question is Bonnie. Can you use canned pear filling? If so yes.
Megan says
September 24, 2018 at 1:39 pmI think I have the same question Bonnie has if I understand her correctly. I am wondering if you can bottle this filling after you make it? Have you ever tried that?
Julie Menghini says
September 26, 2018 at 9:11 amGotcha Megan! I would certainly think you could can this sauce. You could also simply freeze it if you have the freezer space. It wouldn’t be any different than canning applesauce. Does this help? If not, just let me know.
Chitra Jagadish says
November 1, 2014 at 3:19 amWow absolutely divine Julie. .. yummmm
celebratingsunshine24 says
October 28, 2014 at 5:24 pmI like the fact that you didn’t want to waste the pears. The result looks delicious. I can only imagine the smell in your kitchen… 🙂
Julie is HostessAtHeart says
October 28, 2014 at 5:25 pmYummy indeed. I would make these for you if you ever want to find out! We would full out the wine too!
lapetitepaniere says
October 28, 2014 at 12:45 amOh, it looks absolutely divine, Julie. I just want to dip my spoon into the bowl 😉
Julie is HostessAtHeart says
October 28, 2014 at 6:59 amThank you so much!
pattisj says
October 27, 2014 at 11:11 pmThis looks wonderful! I’m definitely trying this. Can any pear be used? We usually have Bosc on hand.
Julie is HostessAtHeart says
October 28, 2014 at 6:58 amI would definitely think you could use a Bosc. If they are overly firm, you may just need to cook them a bit longer. Have a great day Patti!
Shamim says
October 27, 2014 at 10:52 pmOoh! Yum! The pear filling looks amazing! I can almost taste it!
Julie is HostessAtHeart says
October 28, 2014 at 6:56 amThank you Shamim! It has such a warm cinnamon flavor. We really enjoyed it!
Butter, Basil and Breadcrumbs says
October 27, 2014 at 11:14 amI wish I was your neighbor… But I think it’s a good thing I’m not! I’d either weight 700 pounds from eating all of your delicious food… Or be in jail for stalking you, because I’d be at your door on a daily basis! This looks so delish… A pear pie. I could totally eat the whole thing right now!! ❤️
Julie is HostessAtHeart says
October 27, 2014 at 11:42 amI would gladly open my door to you and share my goodies. Just as I do with my great neighbors now. 🙂 Thank you for visiting!
mithriluna says
October 27, 2014 at 9:10 amPinned this on pinterest! It looks yummy!
Julie is HostessAtHeart says
October 27, 2014 at 9:11 amThank you! It is delicious! I appreciate your stopping by and commenting.