Caramelized Pears
Serves: 2
Halle Leffler
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
68
Spice
39
Sweetness
55
Sourness
45
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
A simple and elegant dessert, Chuck Hughes' caramelized pears are sure to please any crowd
2
Heat a large saute pan over medium heat
3
Melt the butter, and then add the pears, cut-side down, cooking until they are slightly golden brown, about 5 minutes
4
Add the brown sugar and continue cooking until caramelized, another 5 minutes
5
Add the bourbon, if using, and continue cooking for 5 more minutes
6
Divide the pears among 4 plates, garnish with a scoop of ice cream, a drizzle of the caramel sauce and crumbled graham crackers