Pear Caramel with Ice Cream
Recipe from Midwest Living

Saute the pears in butter and sugar, then stir in a little rum to make this quick dessert.


Pear Caramel with Ice Cream

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Total Time: 15 mins
Related Categories: Brandy Sauce, Father's Day, Ice Cream, Low Sodium, Mother's Day, Pears, Rum Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/4  cup
    butter
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  • 2/3  cup
    sugar
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  • 2 
    pears, peeled if desired, cored and chopped
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  • 2  to 3 Tbsp.
    rum, brandy, desired-flavor liqueur or apple juice
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  • 2  pts.
    vanilla ice cream
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Directions
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In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in sugar until well combined. Add pears; cook and gently stir over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until pears are tender. Turn heat down if mixture begins to boil rapidly. Stir in rum. Spoon warm pear sauce over ice cream. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 392, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 132 mg, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 5%, Calcium 13%, Iron 1%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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