Description
This rich, cozy Spiced Pear Caramel Drizzle transforms breakfast from ordinary to extraordinary, perfect for special occasions. The homemade syrup features warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom combined with sweet pear, surpassing store-bought options in flavor and quality.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water, divided
- 1 medium ripe pear, finely diced (about 180 g)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3–4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon, optional garnish
- 1/4 cup finely diced fresh pear, optional garnish
Instructions
- Make Dry Caramel: Heat granulated sugar in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Swirl occasionally as the sugar melts and caramelizes to a deep amber color. Do not stir.
- Dissolve Caramel: Carefully pour 1/2 cup of water into the hot caramel. Stir over medium-low heat until the hardened caramel dissolves completely.
- Simmer Pears and Spices: Add the diced pear, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and cardamom pods. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until the pear pieces are very tender.
- Blend Syrup Smooth: Remove the cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods. Use an immersion blender (or carefully transfer to a standard blender) to blend the syrup until completely smooth.
- Thicken with Slurry: Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup water with cornstarch to create a smooth slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering syrup, whisking constantly for 1-2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
- Finish with Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Store and Serve: Transfer the finished syrup to a heatproof container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before serving over pancakes or waffles.
Notes
To avoid a grainy texture, resist stirring the sugar as it caramelizes initially; swirl the pan instead. If using a standard blender for blending, allow the syrup to cool slightly first before transferring to prevent steam buildup. Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; it will thicken as it cools and should be reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: caramel, pear, spiced, syrup, drizzle, breakfast, pancakes, waffles, fall, easy