CARAMELIZED PEARS
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds ripe, firm, pears peeled, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt or pepper
Melt butter in a large frying pan. When the foaming stops, add pear slices in a single layer.
Saute over medium-low heat in batches for about 3 minutes until slices are slightly softened. Sprinkle with sugar and lemon juice and raise the heat to high.
Continue to saute until slices are golden and tender, about 1 1/2 minutes more on each side. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 4 to 6
Source: Cook's Magazine, September/October 1984 |