Caramelized Pears

I was visiting family over Thanksgiving, the holiday that is all about good food. And so it's no surprise that we talked endlessly about good food, prepared good food, ate good food, dreamed about good food, and watched TV shows that showed us how to make even more good food. One evening we happened to see a show where the chef created a very simple and elegant dish of caramelized pears, so of course we made them the very next night, and they were amazing.

¼ cup butter (60 ml)

4 medium red and yellow Bartlett pears, pitted and quartered

½ cup brown sugar (125 ml)

2 tablespoons Bourbon (30 ml) (Optional)

Good quality ice cream to garnish

Read more at http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/caramelized-pears/11587/#Sm4RBiC2hgwAGlSp.99

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 medium Bartlett pears, pitted and quartered
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Drambuie or Bourbon (optional)
• Vanilla ice cream, as a garnish

Directions:

1. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter and then add the pears, cut-side down; cook until slightly golden brown, about 5 minutes. 
2. Add brown sugar and continue cooking until caramelized, another 5 minutes. Add the Drambuie or Bourbon and continue for 5 more minutes.
3. Plate pears, garnish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

You can modify the recipe depending on what's in season; I think this would be fantastic with apples, peaches, or even plums. Just be sure not to get the temperature too high (above 300 degrees F), as this will create a brittle rather than gooey caramel sauce.

All in all, these pears are the perfect holiday treat; they are easy, sophisticated, and delicious. There's no reason you shouldn't make them with your family to celebrate during the holiday season. Bon appétit!

¼ cup butter (60 ml)

4 medium red and yellow Bartlett pears, pitted and quartered

½ cup brown sugar (125 ml)

2 tablespoons Bourbon (30 ml) (Optional)

Good quality ice cream to garnish

Read more at http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/caramelized-pears/11587/#Sm4RBiC2hgwAGlSp.99

¼ cup butter (60 ml)

4 medium red and yellow Bartlett pears, pitted and quartered

½ cup brown sugar (125 ml)

2 tablespoons Bourbon (30 ml) (Optional)

Good quality ice cream to garnish

Read more at http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/caramelized-pears/11587/#Sm4RBiC2hgwAGlSp.99

¼ cup butter (60 ml)

4 medium red and yellow Bartlett pears, pitted and quartered

½ cup brown sugar (125 ml)

2 tablespoons Bourbon (30 ml) (Optional)

Good quality ice cream to garnish

Read more at http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/caramelized-pears/11587/#Sm4RBiC2hgwAGlSp.99