CARAMELIZED PEARS WITH BLACK PEPPER-CARAMEL SAUCE
From America's Test Kitchen. It is amazing how simple this recipe is and the extraordinary results it yields. Impressive.
Provided by DeSouter
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove seeds from pear halves with a large melon baller, and trim off 1/4 inch from the bottom of each pear half so it will stand upright on a plate. Place the water in a 12-inch nonstick skillet and pour the sugar into the center of the pan, taking care not to let the crystals adhere to the sides of the pan. bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is bubbling wildly. Add the pears to the skillet, cut-side down, cover, reduce the heat to medium-high, and cook until the pears are nearly tender (a paring knife inserted into the center of the pears feels slight resistance).
- Uncover, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the sauce is golden brown and the cut sides of the pears are partly caramilzed, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour the heavy cream around the pears and cook, shaking the pan back and forth, until the sauce is a smooth, deep caramel color and the cut sides of the pears are beautifully golden 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Using tongs, carefully remove the pears from the pan and place cut-side up on a wire rack set over a trimmed baking sheet. Cool slightly. Season the sauce left in the pan with salt to taste and the crushed black pepper, then pour it into a liquid measuring cup.
- Carefully (the pears will still be hot) stand each pear half upright on an individual plate and arrange a wedge of the blue sheese beside it. Drizzle the plate and some of the pear with the caramel sauce. Serve immediately. (Alternatively, the pears can be stood upright on a large serving platter, and the warm caramel sauce and the blue cheese can be passed separately.).
- TECHNIQUE: Coring a Pear 1. Cut the fruit in half from stem to blossom end. Use a melon baller to cut around the central core with a circular motion. 2. Draw the melon baller from the central core to the top of the pear, removing the interior portion of the stem as you go.
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Wiz Fredo
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.
Malak Aamir
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and produces delicious results. The pears are tender and flavorful, and the caramel sauce is rich and creamy.
Hassan awan Hassan awan
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and spicy in this recipe. The black pepper in the caramel sauce really adds a nice kick.
Moses Heckstall
[email protected]These caramelized pears are a great way to use up ripe pears. They're also a delicious and elegant dessert that's perfect for entertaining.
Ndueso Umoh
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it! The pears were perfectly caramelized, and the caramel sauce was rich and flavorful. We all agreed that this is a keeper.
Aiman Badr
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pears are so flavorful and tender, and the caramel sauce is divine. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion.
Monica Birago
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this recipe! The pears were cooked perfectly, and the caramel sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Duba Guyo Duba
[email protected]These caramelized pears are so easy to make, and they're so delicious! I love the way the black pepper adds a little bit of spice to the caramel sauce.
Gul Zada
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a winner. The pears are always tender and juicy, and the caramel sauce is to die for. I love serving this dish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Marianne Lee
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit! The pears were cooked perfectly, and the caramel sauce was rich and flavorful. Everyone raved about it.
Abdulmuhyi Yakubu
[email protected]These caramelized pears were an absolute delight! The combination of the sweet, tender pears and the slightly spicy caramel sauce was heavenly. I served them over vanilla ice cream, and it was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.