Glazed Pears Recipe

Melt-in-your-mouth glazed pears! This irresistible recipe, adapted from the culinary genius of Julee Rosso, delivers sweet, caramelized perfection in just 30 minutes. Easy to follow instructions and a touch of lemon brighten the natural sweetness of the pears, making it the perfect dessert or side dish.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 164.6 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Glazed Pears

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How to Make Glazed Pears

  1. In a large bowl, mix the juice of 1 lemon with 2 cups of water.
  2. Core 4 ripe but firm pears. Slice them lengthwise into wedges, then chop into bite-sized pieces (about 1/2 inch).
  3. As you work, place the pear pieces in the lemon water to prevent browning.
  4. Drain the pears and gently pat them dry with paper towels.
  5. In a large skillet (10-12 inch), melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  6. Add the pears and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their juices (about 10 minutes).
  7. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of granulated sugar over the pears. Continue cooking until the juices are absorbed and the pears are glazed and slightly caramelized (about 5-7 minutes).
  8. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Reduce heat if necessary.
  9. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and cook for another minute.
  10. Taste and adjust with additional lemon juice or sugar, if desired.
  11. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

105g

Fat

6g

Carbs

13g