Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4.5 tbsp

butter

melted

0.33 cup

brown sugar

0.25 cup

orange juice

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

2 unit

pears

cored, sliced

2 unit

apples

cored, sliced

1 unit

vanilla sponge cake

cut into quarters

2 tbsp

Amaretto

4 tbsp

mascarpone

2 tbsp

toasted sliced almonds

Step 1
~3 min

Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Stir in brown sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon.

Step 3
~3 min

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Step 4
~3 min

Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.

Step 5
~3 min

Add sliced pears and apples.

Step 6
~3 min

Cook for 2-3 minutes, until fruit is tender and caramelized.

Step 7
~3 min

Heat another frying pan over medium heat and lightly coat with oil.

Step 8
~3 min

Cook cake pieces for 30 seconds on each side.

Step 9
~3 min

Drizzle with Amaretto (optional).

Step 10
~3 min

Top with the caramelized fruit mixture.

Step 11
~3 min

Serve immediately with mascarpone cheese and toasted sliced almonds.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.

For a richer flavor, use a combination of butter and brown butter.

Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Caramelized fruit can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Dust with powdered sugar.

Perfect Pairings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

European

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, dessert

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Holiday dessert
Special occasion
Weekend baking

Popularity Score

65/100

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