Glazed Apples and Pears (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
3 small granny smith apples or other tart baking apple (about 1 1/4 pounds) |
3 bosc pears (about 1 1/4 pounds) |
juice of 1 lemon |
1/4 cup unsalted butter |
3 tablespoons sugar |
grated zest of 2 oranges, plus their juice |
two 3-inch-long cinnamon sticks |
2 tablespoon calvados, apple jack, or brandy (optional) |
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Directions:
1. Peel, core, and cut both the apples and pears into 3/4-inch wedges. In a medium bowl, toss the fruit with the lemon juice.
2. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon sticks and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add the fruit, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook, shaking the pan frequently, until glazed, about 10 minutes. Raise the heat to high, add the orange juice, and cook until the fruit is easily pierced with a paring knife, about 1 minute more. If desired, add the Calvados. If cooking on a gas burner, carefully tip the pan toward the flame to flambe the alcohol; if cooking over an electric element, hold a long match near the mixture. Swirl the pan over the heat until the flame subsides. Serve warm.
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