CARAMELIZED PEARS

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A simple and elegant dessert, these caramelized pears are sure to please any crowd. Recipe courtesy Chuck Hughes

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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:

  • 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.
  • Cook's Note:.
  • Depending on the season, pears can be replaced by peaches, nectarines, apricots or plums.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.2, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 144.3, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 46.3, Protein 1.3

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