RECIPE Baked Pears in Sherry Syrup
- OSCAR Care Group
- Aug 5
- 2 min read
Baked Pears are a timeless favorite that has earned its place on every seasonal menu within Aged Care.
In summer, residents delighted in the caramelized pears with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, while in winter, the warm, melt-in-the-mouth fruit, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, brought comfort and joy.
This dish is not only easy to prepare and budget-friendly but also a reliable crowd-pleaser.
This simply delicious baked pears recipe is brought to you by our Food Safety Coorindator and experienced Aged Care Chef, Narmada. During her time in Aged Care, this recipe was an absolute must have with the residents.
From the Chef
“As a chef working in aged care for over 20 years, I have had the privilege of cooking for hundreds of residents across many facilities, each with their own stories and food memories. Among the many desserts I have prepared, Baked Pears with Sherry has consistently been one of the most requested and well-loved recipes. This dish is not only easy to prepare and budget-friendly, using canned pears and sherry provided by the Lifestyle department, but also a reliable crowd-pleaser. Over the years, no matter where I worked, this dessert brought smiles to many faces, and I’m proud to continue sharing it with other”
– Narmada Oogathoo, Food Safety Auditor and Trainer for OSCAR Care Group
Baked Pears in Sherry Syrup Recipe
Serves 50 Residents
Ingredients
2 cans, approx. 3kg each of Pears, Halved and in juice, Half-drained
2 cups of Brown sugar
2 cups of Sherry
250g Butter, softened or melted
2 tbspVanilla essence
1 tbspGround Cinnamon
3.75L (75ml per serve) of Ice Cream to serve
ALLERGENS: Milk (Dairy)
Contains: Alcohol
NOTE: replace sherry with apple/pear juice for non-alcoholic version
Method
Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).
Lightly grease one large baking tray.
Arrange drained pear halves cut side up in the dishes in a single layer.
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add half of juices from can, brown sugar, sherry, vanilla essence, and cinnamon
Stir until the sugar is just dissolved and the syrup is smooth (do not boil).
Pour the syrup evenly over the pears to ensure all are coated.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until warm and slightly caramelised.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutritional Information
Each individual OSCAR recipe has been approved by our qualified Dietitians and includes the IDDSI Texture Modification Suitability index.
Want for Aged Care Recipes?
Our Aged Care Recipe Book is available to purchase, filled with over 250 recipes to inspire your menus. All recipes serve 50, approved by our qualified Dietitians and include a IDDSI Texture Modification Suitability index – ideal for Aged Care homes!