Description
A cheap, one-person dessert made with canned pears, bourbon, honey, and warm spices. Ready in 15 minutes, this stovetop recipe transforms pantry staples into a luxurious, comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15.25 oz / 432g) canned pear halves in light syrup, drained and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Drain the canned pears in a colander and pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess syrup. Cut halves in half if desired.
- Place a small saucepan over medium-low heat and add the butter. Melt slowly until foamy but not browned.
- Add the honey and bourbon to the melted butter. Whisk gently until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is shiny and amber-colored.
- Remove the pan from heat briefly and stir in the cinnamon and cloves to bloom the spices.
- Return the pan to medium-low heat. Add the drained pears and toss to coat them in the sauce.
- Simmer gently for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pears are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in orange zest if using. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as needed.
- Serve warm immediately.
Notes
Do not rush the simmer; low heat allows the pears to absorb the sauce without boiling off the bourbon flavor. Patting the pears dry is crucial to prevent a watery sauce. If the sauce is too thin, simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry. If too sweet, add a squeeze of lemon juice. This recipe is naturally gluten-free, but check bourbon labels if you have celiac disease.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large serving or 2
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 55
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 1
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