Caramelized Pears

Seasonal fruit is the perfect starting point for a memorable meal-ender.

Source
Everyday Food, September 2012
Caramelized Pears
Photography: Andrew Purcell
  • servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 3 medium pears, such as Anjou or Bartlett, quartered and cored

  • 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • Salt

  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Cook's Note

Pick a Pear
Anjou and Bartlett are the best choices for this dish -- they're sweet and juicy and hold their shape when cooked.

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high. Add pears, one cut side down, and cook until browned, then reduce heat to medium and cook 3 minutes. Turn pears to other cut side and cook 4 minutes. Add sugar and 1 tablespoon water, swirling pan to combine. Turn pears skin side down and cook until sauce is thickened slightly, 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla and pinch of salt. Serve warm with ice cream.

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Reviews (1)

  • kathyzar
    6 Mar, 2013

    The carmelized pear recipe was great! I made it for Valentine's day and everyone thought I spent a long time on it! it really is fantastic with vanilla ice cream. Thank you!
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