Ginger and Pear Upside-Down Cake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Dessert

This Ginger and Pear Upside-Down Cake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Grace Parisi The classic upside-down cake gets a holiday spin with ginger and pear. It's a perfect dessert for Christmas dinner or any other time during the cold winter months.

Ingredients

2 stick unsalted butter
4 medium Bosc pears
1/2 c. light brown sugar
1/4 c. honey
2 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. minced crystallized ginger
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3/4 c. milk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the pears and cook over high heat, stirring, until crisp-tender. Add 4 tablespoons of the butter, the brown sugar, and honey and stir over moderate heat until melted. Off the heat, arrange the pears in an overlapping ring, with the pointed ends facing the center. Fill the center with pears and sprinkle with the crystallized ginger.
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and salt. In a large bowl, cream the remaining stick of butter. Add the granulated sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time. Add the vanilla. Beat in the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the milk. Spoon the batter evenly over the pears, spreading it to the edge.
Bake the cake on the bottom oven rack for 30 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes, then invert a plate over the skillet. Quickly invert the skillet to release the cake. Replace any pears that stick to the skillet and drizzle any remaining syrup over the cake. Let cool before serving. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ginger and Pear Upside-Down Cake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Ginger and Pear Upside-Down Cake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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