Roast Pears With Pecans and Apple Butterscotch Sauce

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180C/350Fgas mark 4.

2. 2

   Put the pears into a roasting pan and cover with the butter, sugar and apple juice.

3. 3

   Put the roasting pan into the centre of the oven and roast for 20 minutes, basting occasionally.

4. 4

   Add the pecans and Calvados and continue to cook for a further 10 - 15 minutes or until the pears are tender and the butter and sugar caramelised.

5. 5

   Remove the pears from the pan and keep warm.

6. 6

   Add the double cream to the sauce and stir until well mixed together.

7. 7

   If the sauce looks as though it might curdle, add a tablespoon or two of very cold water and stir into the sauce until it is thick and shiny.

8. 8

   Divide the pears between four serving plates or bowls and pour the warm butterscotch sauce over them.

9. 9

   Serve immediately with a good quality vanilla ice cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.