The last of our pears were dangling enticingly from our tree last week, so when I was asked to bring dessert to a dinner party, I decided they make for the perfect sweet with which to welcome autumn.
This dish takes only about five minutes to prep, and then another two or three to put together at the last minute, so it’s perfect for dinner parties. Though next time I’d use vanilla ice cream, as with the caramel swirl it was very sweet.
Butter-Glazed Pears with Ice Cream
(serves 4)
Ingredients
2 medium pears, still slightly hard
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt, to taste
ice cream of your choice (I recommend vanilla)
cookies of your choice, several crumbled for garnish
Directions
Core and thinly slice the pears.
Heat the butter in a skillet, then add the sugar.
Stir to dissolve the sugar, then add the pears and stir to coat them with the glaze. Sprinkle with a little salt (I used about ¼ teaspoon.)
Sauté the pears until softened and golden brown.
The pears can now either sit in the pan until time for service, or they can be placed in a container and stored in the fridge for up to a day. When ready to serve, re-heat the pears (either in the pan, or in the microwave works, as well).
Scoop ice cream into individual bowls.
Spoon the warm pears on top of the ice cream.
Sprinkle with crumbled cookies, then garnish with a whole cookie or two.
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