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Caramelized Pears

Caramelized Pears

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

Everyday Food, September 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/925572/caramelized-pears
4.5
Rated
90100(3)3
  • Yield Serves 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

Directions

  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.

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.

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