Caramelized Pears

Submitted by Chuck Hughes

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

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

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

directions

1. 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.
2. Divide the pears among 4 plates, garnish with a scoop of ice cream, a drizzle of the caramel sauce and crumbled graham crackers.

3. Cook's Note:

4. Depending on the season, pears can be replaced by peaches, nectarines, apricots or plums.