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These Roasted Caramel Pear Cups Are a Seasonal Treat

Katie Elliott Student Contributor, University of Colorado Boulder
This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at CU Boulder chapter and does not reflect the views of Spoon University.

Roasted caramel pear cups — even the name sounds delicious. With a flakey golden outside and a gooey, warm, and sweet inside, what more can you ask for? Not only are these incredibly simple to make, they are the perfect dessert bite. In just a few minutes, you will have a wonderful treat. 

Roasted Caramel Pear Cups
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Roasted Caramel Pear Cups

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 40 minutesTotal time: 45 minutesServings:6 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Preheat oven to 400°F. Place individual phyllo dough squares in muffin tin and bake for 5-10 minutes until golden.

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    Place melted butter in a baking pan then add brown sugar on top and place the pears face down on the mixture. Bake for 30 minutes until tender.

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    Remove from the oven and cut the pear into cubes. Then put the pear caramel mixture into the individual cups.

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    Put a dollop of sour cream on top and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cups.

Katie Elliott

CU Boulder '16

Hi! My name's Katie and recently graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder. I watch an unhealthy amount of Food Network, I majored in arts and crafts, and have a pet tortoise named Peaches. I love creating videos (especially about food) and love working with Spoon University!