CARAMELIZED PEARS

Caramelized Pears image

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
4 medium red and yellow Bartlett pears, pitted and quartered
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons bourbon, optional
Good-quality ice cream
4 graham crackers, crumbled

Steps:

A simple and elegant dessert, Chuck Hughes' caramelized pears are sure to please any crowd.
Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Melt the butter, and then add the pears, cut-side down, cooking until they are slightly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar and continue cooking until caramelized, another 5 minutes. Add the bourbon, if using, and continue cooking for 5 more minutes.
Divide the pears among 4 plates, garnish with a scoop of ice cream, a drizzle of the caramel sauce and crumbled graham crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 30 milligrams, Sodium 8 milligrams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 5.5 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 35 grams