carmelized pears

How To Make carmelized pears

• 1

  Halve the pears and remove the cores. Place sugar on a plate.
• 2

  Heat a large skillet with a lid over medium heat. Press the cut side of the pears into the sugar. Place them cut sides down into the skillet
• 3

  Cook uncovered until sugared sides are browned about 7 or 8 minutes. Add the water into the skillet. Cover and simmer the pears until tender 5 to 10 minutes. Add more water if needed to keep the sugar from burning
• 4

  Remove the pears and if the liquid in the pan is thin simmer until thickened. Serve the sauce over the pears and garnish with mint
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