PEARS IN BROWN SUGAR SAUCE

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Lightly fried pears covered in brown sugar sauce.

Provided by Maggie

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pear Dessert Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium fresh pears
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup cold water
½ cup whipped cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Slice pears into quarters; remove and discard seeds and cores.
  • Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add pears and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Combine brown sugar, water, and remaining 1 teaspoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until boiling. Remove from the heat and let sit until thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Place pear quarters on 4 small plates. Pour brown sugar sauce over pears and top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 19.8 mg, Sugar 43.5 g

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