Caramelized Bosc Pears with Hazelnut Butter

Name: Caramelized Bosc Pears with Hazelnut Butter
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 firm, ripe Bosc pears; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar or squeeze of fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3/4 cup hazelnuts, lightly toasted and skinned; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Good quality ice cream or whipped cream (optional)

January 30, 2014

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Caramelized Bosc Pears with Hazelnut ButterUSA Pears

Nationally renowned Chef Matthew Lightner of Atera in New York City is known for his special flair with seasonal ingredients. In this elegant-yet-approachable dish, Bosc pears are basted in caramel and served with homemade hazelnut butter and crunchy roasted hazelnuts. A scoop of good vanilla ice cream is the perfect complement to this fragrant and flavorful dessert.

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