Caramelized Pears with Brown Sugar and Almonds

Caramelized Pears with Brown Sugar and Almonds

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 3 pears, ripe but still firm
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish
• 2 tablespoons almonds, whole or chopped
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

• 1. Preheat broiler. Fan the pear slices in shallow ovenproof dish. Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar over the pears. Broil until the sugar is caramelized but not burned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle the almonds on top and broil for 1 more minute, until golden brown.

• 2. To serve, divide the pears among 4 serving plates. Top each with equal parts of the yogurt and garnish with the remaining sugar.

Optional serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

* caramelizing sugar means to lightly brown the sugar. Pay attention when broiling, as the sugar can burn quickly.

Lisa

Image adapted from google and doesn't reflect the recipe but it is similar.