Sauteed Pears with Balsamic Vinegar
"Got this recipe from a "Desserts of Italy" class. This dessert couldn't be easier. The class thought it sounded wierd, pears and balsamic vinegar. However, it was great and made a wonderful dessert since it wasn't too sweet."
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Serves:
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8
ingredients
- 4 medium firm ripe pears
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- balsamic vinegar
directions
- Cut each pear into 8 wedges, removing the core and stem.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sugar and pears, stirring gently.
- Cook until lightly brown, approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove to plates and drizzle each pear with several drops of balsamic vinegar.
- Serve warm or room temperature.
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Reviews
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so simple and yet so tasty! i added some balsamic while the pear wedges cooked, what a great tasting syrup, then served these over pound cake, drizzled with more balsamic. confectioners sugar and whipped heavy cream to garnish. wonderful! -
Delicious! I used Anjou pears and let them cook about 15 minutes. They were nicely carmelized and a beautiful golden brown. I accidentally doubled the sugar but it didn't seem to hurt anything. The balsamic is inspired! -
Very good a little more sugar next time for my own personal taste. I dropped a single drop of balsamic glaze on top of each slice perfect!
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Each batch is getting better. I found that if I de-glaze the pan with the balsamic, I can get a quick, tasty reduction to drizzle over the pears.<br/><br/>I have experimented with the same technique with a Peach and a Banana with good results.
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A wonderful addition to broiled Rib Eye Steaks. It works well to add 1/2 of the vinegar while cooking. I used Maple syrup instead of sugar.
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Tweaks
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A wonderful addition to broiled Rib Eye Steaks. It works well to add 1/2 of the vinegar while cooking. I used Maple syrup instead of sugar.
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Current (9/07) review criteria:
5: WOW! This is something with which to impress the guest!
4: We really liked this and will make it again. Instructions were easy to follow.
3: Good basic recipe but needs something to make it a 4 for us and/or there is a problem with instructions.
2: We didn't like the flavor/taste/texture and/or there is a major problem with the instructions.
1: Inedible for us.
