Jacques Pepin's Braised Pears in Caramel Sauce

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. 2

   Peel pears and cut in half lengthwise.

3. 3

   Remove cores.

4. 4

   Place pear halves flat side down in single layer in 1 or 2 large baking or gratin dishes.

5. 5

   Sprinkle sugar over pears and dot with butter.

6. 6

   Place in oven and bake 35 minutes.

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   By this time sugar should have caramelized and pears should be tender when pierced with point of knife.

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   If pears are not tender continue cooking 5 to 10 minutes.

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   Pour cream over pears and return to oven.

10. 10

    Bake 10 to 15 minutes more, basting every 5 minutes with cream.

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    Cream should have reduced and thickened and turned nice ivory color.

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    If sauce seems to be separating, add a tablespoon or two of hot water.

13. 13

    Remove pears from oven, allow to cool slightly.

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    Serve directly from baking dish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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