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A gray small plate with a pear sitting on top dipped in light brown caramel and white chocolate.

Chocolate Caramel Dipped Pears

Learn how to make an elegant dessert that combines fresh fruit with decadent flavors, Chocolate Caramel Dipped Pears. They make a stunning centerpiece for any gathering and their combination of crisp, juicy pears with rich caramel and creamy white chocolate is irresistible.
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 1 Pear
Author: Kristen Massad

Ingredients

Caramel Glaze

  • 2 ½ Cups Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 14-Ounce Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • ½ Cup Corn Syrup
  • ⅓ Cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 6 Bartlett Pears

White Chocolate Glaze

  • 2 Cups White Chocolate Chips
  • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil

Instructions

Prepare the Pears

  • Wash the pears and allow them to dry completely 
  • Place the pears on a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper; set aside  

Prepare the Caramel Glaze

  • In a large saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, butter, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt
  • On medium heat, stir the mixture continuously until the sugar dissolves 
  • Allow the sugar mixture to reach 238 degrees F on a candy thermometer 
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the caramel into a large heat proof bowl and allow it to cool to 200 degrees F
  • Once the caramel has come to 200 degrees F, dip the pears to cover ¾ of the pear
  • Place the pears on the parchment lined baking sheet pan and allow them to cool completely for 1 hour 

Prepare the White Chocolate Glaze

  • Once the caramel pears are set, melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe in 30 second increments until the white chocolate is melted and smooth
  •  Dip the caramel pears in melted white chocolate and place them on the parchment lined baking sheet to dry
  • Once the white chocolate has hardened you are ready to place them on your thanksgiving table, package them to gift or enjoy them
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