Maple Sautéed Pears

Maple Sautéed Pears are a simple yet elegant skillet dessert where ripe pears are gently cooked in butter and maple syrup until tender, glossy, and lightly caramelized. Warmly spiced with cardamom and finished with optional vanilla, this cozy dish comes together quickly and highlights the natural sweetness of the fruit.

Hey, folks – if you’re craving something comforting but effortless, this one is for you. These maple sautéed pears are one of those recipes that feel special without any fuss. Whether you’re making a quick dessert, a brunch topping, or a sweet side for breakfast, this is an easy way to make the most of ripe pears.

Why You’ll Love These Maple Sautéed Pears

• Quick and simple: Ready in about 15 minutes from start to finish.
• Naturally sweetened: Maple syrup enhances the pears without overpowering them.
• Versatile: Perfect on their own or paired with yogurt, pancakes, oatmeal, or ice cream.
• Cozy and aromatic: Cardamom and vanilla add gentle warmth and depth.

Flavour and Texture Profile

These maple sautéed pears are soft and tender while still holding their shape. The flavour is gently sweet with buttery richness, balanced by warm cardamom and a subtle hint of vanilla. A pinch of salt keeps everything rounded and prevents the dish from tasting overly sweet.

Ingredients You’ll Need for This Recipe

For these maple sautéed pears, you’ll need just a handful of simple ingredients.

• Pears: Ripe but firm pears work best; Bartlett (Williams) and similar varieties soften beautifully without turning mushy.
• Maple syrup: Pure maple syrup provides natural sweetness and caramel depth; adjust the amount to taste.
• Butter: Adds richness and helps create a glossy, caramel-like sauce.
• Cardamom: Warm and aromatic, it pairs exceptionally well with pears and maple.
• Salt: Just a tiny pinch to balance the sweetness.
• Vanilla extract (optional): Adds a soft, rounded finish to the sauce.
• Pine nuts (optional): Toasted pine nuts add a delicate crunch and nuttiness.

How to Make Maple Sautéed Pears

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the maple syrup, cardamom, and salt, and simmer for a couple of minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the pears, cover, and cook until tender, gently stirring occasionally. Uncover for the final minute or two to encourage light caramelization, then stir in the vanilla if using. Let the pears cool slightly and serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled, topped with toasted pine nuts if desired.

How to Enjoy

These Maple Sautéed Pears are already a great dessert. Add a scoop of ice cream, if you prefer, and it will be just perfect. Or serve as a topping with crepes, cottage cheese, yogurt, or oatmeal. Personally, I love to enjoy warm pears with hot aromatic tea. So cozy on a cold winter night!

I hope you like these hearty and tasty Maple Sautéed Pears, and you will give it a try soon. If you make it, let me know in this post or send me an Instagram message or share you photos adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.

Cheers!

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Maple Sautéed Pears

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: Chilled and No-Bake DessertsDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2-4

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Maple Sautéed Pears are an easy, cozy skillet dessert with tender pears caramelized in maple syrup – perfect on their own or as a topping.

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Ingredients

• 4 ripe and juicy but firm pears (Bartlett/Williams pears and similar types would be perfect) – cored then sliced or cubed

• ~1/3 cup or slightly more (80-120 ml.) maple syrup

• 2 tbsp. (30 gr.) butter

• 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom or more, to taste

• a tiny pinch of salt

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)

• pine nuts, toasted, for sprinkling – optional

Directions

• Melt the butter in a skillet over high-medium heat. Add the maple syrup, cardamom, and salt and simmer for 2-3 minutes, to thicken slightly.
• Stir in the pears, cover, and simmer for 5-10 minutes, depending on their type and ripeness, gently stirring with a spatula few times. Uncover for the last 1-2 minutes for a better caramelization. If using, stir in the vanilla extract.
• Turn the heat off and let the pears cool a bit. You can serve them hot, warm, or room temperature. Sprinkle with the pine nuts before serving. Enjoy!