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 is so much more than something you’d find in a pie. It’s so good in so many things especially your spoon!
- 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
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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.
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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.
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Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
Store in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container.
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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Pinned this on pinterest! It looks yummy!
Thank you! It is delicious! I appreciate your stopping by and commenting.
I 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!! ❤️
I would gladly open my door to you and share my goodies. Just as I do with my great neighbors now. 🙂 Thank you for visiting!
Ooh! Yum! The pear filling looks amazing! I can almost taste it!
Thank you Shamim! It has such a warm cinnamon flavor. We really enjoyed it!
This looks wonderful! I’m definitely trying this. Can any pear be used? We usually have Bosc on hand.
I 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!
Oh, it looks absolutely divine, Julie. I just want to dip my spoon into the bowl 😉
Thank you so much!
I 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… 🙂
Yummy indeed. I would make these for you if you ever want to find out! We would full out the wine too!
Wow absolutely divine Julie. .. yummmm
How long can this be kept in the refrigerator? Thanks!
Hi Torri! This filling can be refrigerated for up to a week.
Can you use this same recipe and can them after?
I’m not quite sure what your question is Bonnie. Can you use canned pear filling? If so yes.
I 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?
Gotcha 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.
I’m thinking of making Kolaches that are cream cheese with the carnelized pears on top. Your thoughts?
I think that would be amazing Linda! I love fruit combined with cream cheese!
This looks delicious. I think that pears are such an under-used fruit, yet they are so good. Thanks for elevating the simple pear!
I agree! I don’t know why we don’t see more pears. I love them.
I 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!!
Thank you so much, Michele! I’d love to get a hand on one of those pies!
Made this and it was absolutely fabulous! The pears were tender and absolutely delicious! Thank you for a great recipe,
Thank you so much for sharing Kathy!
This would be so awesome in so many different desserts! I need to make it ASAP!
Thank you, Madi!
I bet making a batch of this has the whole house smelling just heavenly! I’m going to enjoy this on some toast, yum!!
Thank you, Debra! That sounds amazing!
You found the perfect way to use up those fresh pears! A scoop of this filling sound delicious over a plate of pancakes!
I 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!
Thank 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.
Pears in pies are just not done nearly as much as they should be! These caramelized pears you’ve made are just gorgeous!
Thank you, Michaela! I like eating this as is!