Braised Endives

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a simmer to dissolve the sugar, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.

4. 4

   Brush a large flameproof roasting pan with olive oil and arrange the endives in the pan, cut side up.

5. 5

   Pour the sugar syrup over the endives and season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Dot the endives with the butter.

7. 7

   Cover the roasting pan with foil and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the endives are tender when pierced with a knife.

8. 8

   Discard the foil.

9. 9

   Set the pan on 2 burners and simmer over moderate heat until the liquid begins to caramelize, about 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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