CARAMELIZED PEARS ENJOY DAN:

                        CARAMELIZED PEARS by CHEF DAN:

makes 4 plates

INGREDIENTS:

1/2-cup brown sugar

4-tablespoons butter

1-teaspoon vanilla extract

4-cup ripe pears pitted and quartered

2 teaspoons bourbon

vanilla ice cream

DIRECTIONS

1.   Heat the butter a skillet over medium-heat and when sizzling.

2.   Add the pears, cut side down, cooking until slightly browned about 5 minutes.

3.   Add brown sugar and continue cooking until caramelize, 5 more minutes.

4.   Add the bourbon and continue cooking for 5 more minutes.

5.   Divide the pears among 4 plates, garnish with a scoop of ice cream.

6.   Drizzle with the Carmel sauce.

ENJOY DAN:                                      EAT WELL LAUGH OFTEN LOVE PEARS!!