Butterscotch Pears
This grand finale simmers during dinner and impresses as soon as you bring it to the table. Serve as is, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Leftover pear nectar is heavenly when added to sparkling wine or enjoyed over ice with breakfast.
—THERESA KREYCHE TUSTIN, CA
PREP: 20 MIN. • COOK: 2 HOURS • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS
4 large firm pears
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup pear nectar
2 tablespoons honey
1. Cut pears in half lengthwise; remove cores. Brush the pears with lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, flour, cinnamon and salt; stir in pecans. Spoon into pears; place in a 4-qt. slow cooker.
2. Combine pear nectar and honey; drizzle over pears. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Serve warm.