Get ready to transform ordinary pears into a gourmet dessert that's so easy, you'll feel like a culinary genius! These Air Fryer Pears with Caramel and Cinnamon are about to become your new obsession - a dessert so decadent yet simple that it'll make your taste buds dance and your dinner guests wonder how you became such an incredible home chef. With just a few ingredients and the magic of your air fryer, you'll create a dessert that's crispy, caramelized, and utterly irresistible.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the pears by washing them thoroughly and carefully cutting each pear in half. Use a small spoon or melon baller to remove the core and create a neat hollow in each pear half.
- Pat the pear halves dry with paper towels to ensure they'll caramelize nicely in the air fryer.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined, creating a rich, fragrant coating for the pears.
- Brush each pear half generously with the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring every surface is evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). This temperature will help create a beautiful caramelization on the pears.
- Arrange the pear halves cut-side up in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded and have some space between them.
- Cook the pears in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes, checking occasionally. The pears are done when they are golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Carefully remove the pear halves from the air fryer and transfer to serving plates.
- Drizzle warm caramel sauce generously over the pears, allowing it to pool slightly around the fruit.
- Optional: Garnish with a light dusting of additional cinnamon or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing guests to enjoy the delightful combination of caramelized pears, sweet sauce, and warm spices.
Tips
- • Choose ripe but firm pears for the best texture - they should yield slightly when gently pressed but not be mushy • Pat the pear halves completely dry to ensure proper caramelization • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket - give each pear half enough space to cook evenly • Keep a close eye on the pears during the last few minutes of cooking to prevent burning • For extra richness, use high-quality caramel sauce • Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture • Consider adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for extra decadence
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 256kcal
Carbohydrates: 48g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 15mg
