Caramelized Pears

Caramelized Pears

Recipe from HERE

Not-So-Ripe Pears

Sugar

Ice cream

Wash, core, and peel pears. Cut each pear into 8 even-sized wedges. Set aside.

Heat a large pan over high heat.

While the pan is heating, place the sugar into a flat bowl (or plate). Lightly coat the pears with the sugar.

Once the pan is hot, place the pears, flat-side-down, into the pan. Let cook until the bottom begins to caramelize and brown. Swirl the pan a bit to slide the pears around. The juices from the pears will help prevent the sugar from overheating and burning. (If you are using a gas stove, just make sure the flame isn't coming up the sides of the pan, or the sugar will have a tendency to burn and taste bitter.)

Once the first side is golden and caramelized, gently turn each wedge over. Continue to cook until both sides are golden and caramelized.

Once the pears are done, remove them from the pan immediately. Serve with ice cream.