Flaming Pears

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Dec. 14, 2011

Ingredients

Butter/Margarine 2 Tablespoon
Light brown sugar 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (Firmly Packed)
Orange juice 1/2 Cup (8 tbs)
Pear halves 29 Ounce , quartered (Drained)
Slivered almonds 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (Toasted)
Brandy 2 Tablespoon
Vanilla ice cream 1

Directions

MAKING

1. In a large skillet melt butter, add brown sugar and orange juice and cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

2. Add pears and almonds and cook until thoroughly heated.

3. In a small, long-handled saucepan place brandy and heat without letting it to boil just until warm.

4. Ignite brandy, pour over pears and stir until flames die down.

SERVING

5. Serve immediately over ice cream.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 6