Baked Caramel Pears

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Peel, halve and core the pears.

3. 3

   Place them, cut side up, in a flameproof baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer.

4. 4

   Dot the pears with the butter, sprinkle with sugar, and place in the oven.

5. 5

   Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, basting occasionally with the juices, until the pears are tender when pierced in the thickest part with a sharp knife.

6. 6

   Remove the pears from the baking dish, and transfer them to a plate.

7. 7

   Pour any juice back into the baking dish, and add any undissolved sugar from the pear cavities.

8. 8

   Set the baking dish over high heat on top of the stove, and cook, stirring constantly, until the juices become thick, bubbly and turn a light caramel color.

9. 9

   Pour in the cream, and bring to a boil.

10. 10

    Cook until the sauce is smooth and a rich brown.

11. 11

    Transfer the pears to 6 shallow bowls; spoon caramel over each.

12. 12

    Sprinkle with the nuts, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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