Pears Foster
Pears Foster is a warm, indulgent dessert featuring sliced pears sautéed in a rich sauce of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and often a splash of rum or bourbon, which is sometimes flambéed for a dramatic finish. Originating from New Orleans, it's a fruit-forward variation of the classic Bananas Foster, showcasing the natural sweetness and soft texture of pears when cooked.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates, primarily from the sugar and fruit, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter. It provides some dietary fiber and vitamins from the pears, but is an energy-dense treat, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a signature example of New Orleans' Creole dessert tradition, where tableside flambé presentations are a theatrical hallmark. Nutritionally, while it's a dessert, using pears as the base offers a slightly higher fiber content and a different micronutrient profile compared to the more common banana version.
