Toasted Gingerbread with Grilled Pears and Caramel Recipe

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Toasted Gingerbread with Grilled Pears and Caramel
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Directions:

  1. Preheat a grill to medium heat.
  2. Cut pears in half lengthwise. Use a melon baller, remove the seeds and core. Brush the pears with orange juice and place on the grill cut side down. Let the pears cook until they are lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  3. As the pears are cooking, place the gingerbread on the grill and lightly toast on each side. Remove the pears and the gingerbread from the grill.
  4. To assemble, place the toasted gingerbread on a plate. Slice the pears and arrange them on top of the gingerbread. Drizzle with caramel sauce and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
  5. Gingerbread:
  6. 1/2 cup butter
  7. 1/2 cup sugar
  8. 1 egg, beaten
  9. 1 cup molasses
  10. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  11. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  12. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  13. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  14. 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  15. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  16. 1 cup hot water
  17. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
  18. Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Beat in egg and molasses. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients and whisk until mixed. Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix. Add 1/3 of the hot water and mix. Continue alternating dry ingredients and water in thirds until all is incorporated.
  19. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  20. Caramel Sauce:
  21. 1 cup sugar
  22. 2 tablespoons water
  23. 1/4 cup butter
  24. 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  25. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the sugar is melted and takes on a dark golden color. Add the butter and cream and whisk until smooth. Be very careful not to splash yourself, caramel is extremely hot! Let cool about 30 minutes, until thickened.
  26. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2977.36 Kcal (12466 kJ)
Calories from fat 956.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 106.29g 164%
Cholesterol 59.95mg 20%
Sodium 4130.41mg 172%
Potassium 2117.77mg 45%
Total Carbs 487.13g 162%
Sugars 310.36g 1241%
Dietary Fiber 12.33g 49%
Protein 24.74g 49%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 6%
Iron 30.8mg 171%
Calcium 580.4mg 58%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 435.67 Kcal (1824 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.55g 164%
Cholesterol 8.77mg 20%
Sodium 604.39mg 172%
Potassium 309.89mg 45%
Total Carbs 71.28g 162%
Sugars 45.41g 1241%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 49%
Protein 3.62g 49%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 6%
Iron 4.5mg 171%
Calcium 84.9mg 58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 67.6
    Points
  • 81
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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