Caramelized Pears Recipe
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Make this quick recipe to top ice cream or pancakes, or eat the pears on their own.
Game plan: You can make this recipe with any number of fruits, from apples to pineapple.
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INGREDIENTS
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 medium Bosc pears, cored and cut into large dice (about 4 cups)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat. When it foams, sprinkle sugar over top and cook until bubbling and dissolved, about 3 minutes.
- Add pears and cook, stirring rarely, until mixture is caramelized and pears just begin to release their juices. Gently fold in cloves and serve.
I made this using Earth Balance buttery spread, which is non-hydrogenated and (more importantly to us) vegan. It was delicious! Will definitely be making this again as it is a simple and inexpensive dessert.
I will also take the recommendation of another poster and use this as a topping the next time I make vegan cheesecake. Sounds yummy...
excellent with orange zest, i made this with 2 cups raspberries.
Wonderful on top of a plain cheesecake!
My grandmother has a pear tree that she harvests every summer. This would be a nice variation for her pears besides just canning them :)
Thank you!
Mmm! This looks great!