Pumpkin Spiced Pears
This recipe is super easy to make and very versatile! Dress it up with ice cream, creme fraiche, or whipped cream for a tasty and "healthy" dessert, or throw some granola on these pears for a decadent sweet and crunchy breakfast!
For this recipe you’ll need: 4 firm Bartlett pears, peeled and halved, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 stick unsalted butter, 2 Tbsp Spicewalla Pumpkin Pie Spice, 1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp bourbon (optional)
Instructions: 1. Combine brown sugar, water, butter, Spicewalla Pumpkin Pie Spice, vanilla and bourbon, if using, in a large saute pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. 2. Add pears, cut side down and simmer for 10 minutes. 3. Cover pan and simmer for another 5 minutes or until pears are easily pierced with a fork or paring knife. 4. Remove pears from pan, continue to simmer brown sugar sauce until thickened, about 3 minutes. 5. Spoon sauce over pears before serving. Enjoy!