Slow Cooked Pears

My family loves these pears.  We make them a lot when pears are in season.  They are so tasty and make a great snack or simple dessert.   

Slow Cooked Pears

Sweet and simple, these pears are so easy to make. 

Equipment: Medium-size pan/skillet with lid

• 3 ripe organic pears, wash, peel, half and core
• 1 tablespoon ghee, pasture butter or coconut oil (See Resources)

1.     In medium-size pan, melt fat of choice over low heat.

2.    Prep pears, cut in half, peel and remove core.

3.    Place pears core-side down in pan.  Cover with lid and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes. 

4.    Remove lid and cook for another 10-15 minutes until pears are very soft. 

5.     Serve warm. 

Yield: 3 servings

Note: This recipe can easily be increased to make the amount you need.  Choose pears that are in season, Bartlett, Bosc, Anjou and Comice all work well. 

Tip: These make great leftovers.  I make large batches of these and store them in the refrigerator.  They are great cold or reheated on the stovetop.  

Vegan-Option: Use coconut oil instead of ghee/pasture butter.
  
Serving Suggestions: Serve as is or alongside Honey Vanilla Ice Cream.


This post is part of Monday Mania @ The Healthy Home Economist.