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Brown Butter Pear Cake

September 4, 2014 by Shari Eckstrom 36 Comments

Brown Butter Pear Cake

 NURTURING OURSELVES

I love to travel, business or pleasure it all gets me excited. Today I am 20,000+ feet in the air; rocketing towards sunny California and loving every minute of it. A plane delay; it doesn’t faze me. A seating area so small, my knees hit my chest; piece of cake (Brown Butter Pear Cake as a matter of fact).  The important thing here is I’m on my way to somewhere. Adventure awaits and I couldn’t be happier.

This trip will be a short one, filled with mostly dry, ”I can’t keep my eyes open any longer,” type meetings.  No matter, a change of scenery is just what the doctor ordered and I am looking forward to some spectacular dining in the evenings.

Brown Butter Pear Cake Sometimes in life what’s needed is a new perspective. With all the blogging, putting away produce, and daily tasks I have lost a bit of sight on what’s important. I was in need of an opportunity to step outside my normal routine and reset. These little jaunts work perfectly for me, but I realize not everyone has this as an option. The trick then is to figure out what works for you, make a plan and then follow it. This could be as simple as a lunch or dinner out with the girls or a trip to the hair salon all by your lonesome.

Whatever the plan, be sure to take a few moments to nurture yourself. When you are at peace and feel your needs are met it will be much easier to give to others.

Brown Butter Pear Cake BROWN BUTTER PEAR CAKE

I set about making this delicious cake with one thing in mind; making it healthy. Fresh pears were a great place to start. I substituted all the processed foods for whole foods and love how it turned out.  If you’re looking for a cake with a beautiful presentation, slightly sweet with a lovely Bourbon brown butter flavor, this one’s for you. Feel free to dust with a touch of powdered sugar or add a dollop of sweetened fresh whip cream to top it off, if something sweeter is what you desire. 

5.0 from 3 reviews
Brown Butter Pear Cake
 
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Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 2 partially ripe pears, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 tbsp chopped crystallized ginger
  • 1-1/2 sticks unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 tbsp Bourbon (or apple juice), divided
  • ¾ cup unrefined pure cane sugar (or brown sugar)
  • ½ tsp sea salt, divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups plus 2 tbsp whole wheat white flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Butter and flour a 9 inch spring form pan.
  3. Place pear slices in bottom of the spring form pan in fanning fruit out in a circle.
  4. Sprinkle with the tbsp of chopped crystallized ginger. Set aside.
  5. In a medium skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  6. Stir continually until the milk solids bubble up and turn a golden brown color.
  7. Pour into a small bowl, making sure to get all the brown buttery buts.
  8. Place browned butter in the freezer to cool and solidify. About 20-25 minutes.
  9. While waiting for browned butter to solidify, wipe out pan used to brown butter and melt and additional 4 tablespoons of butter.
  10. Add 2 tbsp bourbon (or apple juice), ¼ cup unrefined cane sugar (or light brown sugar) and ¼ tsp sea salt.
  11. Stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.
  12. Spoon the sauce over the pears, tapping the pan on the counter to evenly distribute.
  13. Stir together the flour, baking powder and remaining ¼ tsp sea salt, set aside.
  14. In medium sized mixing bowl add the remaining 4 tbsp of butter, the 4 tbsp of solidified browned butter, 2 tbsp Bourbon and the remaining ½ cup of unrefined sugar. Mix on medium-low speed until creamy, 2-3 minutes.
  15. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until each egg is incorporated.
  16. By hand stir in wet and dry ingredients a little at a time, alternating as you go and only until ingredients have all been incorporated. (this helps to keep the cake tender).
  17. Spoon the batter over top of the pears and tap the pan on the counter to help spread the batter evenly..
  18. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center..
  19. Cool cake for about 10 minutes before running a knife along the edge of the cake. Inverting onto a platter and remove spring form siding. Allow cake to cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar or add a dollop of fresh whole whipped cream prior to serving.
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 Adapted from Simply Scratch: Gingered Pear + Brown Butter Upside Down Cake

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Filed Under: Cake, Desserts Tagged With: bourbon, Brown butter, cake, dessert, pears

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Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    September 17, 2014 at 17:07

    Guess what I’m making with my almost-too-ripe pears? This looks amazing, thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 17, 2014 at 18:40

      I hope you enjoy it. My pears are done for the year, I am now moving on to apples and plums!
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  2. Lou Lou Girls says

    September 15, 2014 at 10:44

    This looks so good! I want some right now. Pinned. Lou Lou Girls
    Lou Lou Girls recently posted…Cookie Dough Butterfinger CheesecakeMy Profile

    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:27

      Thanks friend. Have a wonderful week.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  3. Raia says

    September 12, 2014 at 12:39

    Wow, Shari, this sounds amazing! And I don’t even like pears… I know, what’s wrong with me? Thanks so much for sharing it at Savoring Saturdays!
    Raia recently posted…Easiest Fluffy Buttermilk PancakesMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 12, 2014 at 13:23

      We all have our own special tastes. Loved your party, there is always something good to explore. Have a wonderful weekend.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  4. Lisa @ Pebbles & Piggytails says

    September 11, 2014 at 17:53

    Goodness! Everything always looks so good on your site! Thanks for linking up at Saturday Dishes!!! Pinned!
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    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 12, 2014 at 12:36

      You are so sweet Lisa, thank you. It was my pleasure to join the party, always a great time.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  5. Nicole says

    September 11, 2014 at 14:58

    This look yummy. I haven’t done a lot of baking with pears since they seem so delicate but when I was in pastry school we made a blueberry pear tart that was delicious. I brought it home for Thanksgiving and it was gone quickly. Thanks for sharing this with the #yuckstopshere link party.
    Nicole recently posted…7 Fall treats nobody should missMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 12, 2014 at 12:40

      It is always a pleasure coming to your party. The blueberry pear tart sounds amazing. Some day I would love to spend some time in pastry school. How cool is that? Have a wonderful weekend.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  6. erlene says

    September 9, 2014 at 23:59

    Is it possible to need to reset all the time…lol. Actually, all I need to reset is some quiet time and I’m all good.

    Your recipe looks fantastic as always. I don’t think our pear tree has anymore pears on it, but I haven’t looked at lately (bad me). Do you recommend a certain type of pear for this recipe?
    erlene recently posted…Fall PrintablesMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 10, 2014 at 09:59

      I definitely have to reset daily 🙂 Thanks for the kind words and stopping in to share.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  7. Bobbi says

    September 9, 2014 at 18:05

    Girl…this looks so delish! Yes, it would go great with coffee, wouldn’t it?

    Pinning it!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Bobbi recently posted…Teach Me Tuesday #20My Profile

    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 9, 2014 at 18:18

      Thanks Bobbi. It went perfectly with coffee!

      Reply
  8. Monique says

    September 9, 2014 at 15:47

    Thanks for linking up at the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party.
    Monique recently posted…Bloggers Brags Weekly Pinterest Party – Week 44My Profile

    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 9, 2014 at 15:51

      Always a pleasure!

      Reply
  9. Winnie says

    September 9, 2014 at 14:17

    Shari this is a wonderful mouth-watering cake!!
    Winnie recently posted…חיתוכיות תפוחים דבש וקינמון בניחוח לבנדרMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 9, 2014 at 15:57

      Thank you Winnie 🙂

      Reply
  10. Robyn @ simply fresh dinners says

    September 9, 2014 at 08:05

    Wow, Shari, this dessert has me so hungry this morning! Love that you can create a dessert that we can eat without the guilt! Beautifully done 🙂
    Robyn @ simply fresh dinners recently posted…GIVEAWAY – Sweet Debbie`s Organic Treats Cookbook!My Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 9, 2014 at 09:11

      Thanks Robyn. I am all about the dessert 🙂 my sweet tooth is tremendous.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  11. Mrs. AOK says

    September 8, 2014 at 21:30

    OH DEAR… my mouth is salivating!! This looks so yummy, Shari.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Wishing you a beautiful week~
    XOXO
    Mrs. AOK recently posted…Mommy Monday #BlogHop {63}My Profile

    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 9, 2014 at 09:20

      Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you stopping by to share.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  12. Jess says

    September 8, 2014 at 09:40

    What a neat recipe!

    Thanks for joining the Link Up this week! Don’t forget to enter to win a $25 Starbucks giftcard! 🙂
    Jess recently posted…Link Up #50 and a GiveawayMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 8, 2014 at 09:43

      Love Starbucks and I entered for sure!
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  13. Antionette Blake says

    September 7, 2014 at 20:38

    This looks delicious – thanks for sharing the recipe at the #WWDParty.
    Antionette Blake recently posted…Weekend Wind-Down Party #35 | Back To SchoolMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 8, 2014 at 08:26

      Thank you. Always a pleasure.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  14. Ronda Chesser Porter says

    September 5, 2014 at 04:12

    I want a piece right now! I could eat this for breakfast right? Pinning!
    Ronda Chesser Porter recently posted…Slow Cooker Shredded Pork TacosMy Profile

    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 5, 2014 at 08:21

      Absolutely! Lunch and dinner works for me too!
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  15. Simply Suzannes at Home says

    September 4, 2014 at 18:14

    Oh my goodness!
    Brown butter anything is amazing!!
    I bet this cake is a keeper. Thanks for sharing, Shari!
    Suzanne
    Simply Suzannes at Home recently posted…early September . . .My Profile

    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 5, 2014 at 08:49

      Thanks Suzanne. This is the first time I have worked with brown butter and I have a feeling it wont be the last. Thanks for stopping by, It’s always a treat.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  16. Diane Roark says

    September 4, 2014 at 13:05

    Shari,

    Your Brown Butter Pear Cake looks super moist. I would love a piece with my coffee anytime. I also enjoyed reading about taking time for yourself. We have 6 more years before my youngest will be finish high school. My husband and I adopted later in life so (my husband, Caleb, and I) will definitely be ready to slow down after Diana graduates. I never have time for much with 5 kids and all their activities plus my husband working out of town. I have kids in public school, private school (he is a senior), and I homeschool. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week I am working on feeding my sons high school football team their meal before the game. I only have to do this once or twice a season. I like to see their faces when they are eating, but it is a lot of work.

    Thanks for this delicious looking cake.
    Blessings,
    Diane Roark

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 5, 2014 at 08:51

      Thank you Diane, the cake is perfect with coffee. I have to admit to sneaking a piece for breakfast. It’s perfect because it is not too sweet. It sounds like you have a full plate with all the kids. Enjoy it, for soon the house will be much more quiet and you will be wondering where all the time went. Have a great, chaotic and busy weekend and enjoy every minute of it.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  17. Carrie Groneman says

    September 4, 2014 at 12:31

    Shari, you did it again! I love the option of apple juice and the use of whole wheat flour. The pears would be so amazing in this and who doesn’t like a dessert with browned butter. Shared all around so everyone has a chance to see this delish dish! Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow

    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 5, 2014 at 08:53

      You are so sweet Carrie. Thank you for sharing. You are so great for my ego 🙂
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  18. Janine Huldie says

    September 4, 2014 at 05:02

    The pictures alone make me want to gobble up a whole piece of this right now. Seriously, looks so yummy and totally pinning and sharing, too now. Have a wonderful trip, too Shari!! 🙂
    Janine Huldie recently posted…Wake Me When September Ends & Wonderful Wednesday Blog HopMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 5, 2014 at 08:55

      Thank you Janine. I am on the homestretch and sitting in the airport ready to make the return trip home. Refreshed, renewed and ready to rock! Have a great weekend.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply

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