Name: Saucy Spiced Pears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice -; 2 tablespoons butter -; 2 tablespoons sugar -; 2 teaspoons lemon juice -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 1 teaspoon ground ginger -; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon -; 1/8 teaspoon salt -; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice -; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional -; 3 large Bosc pears (about 1-3/4 pounds), cored, peeled and sliced -; Thinly sliced fresh mint leaves, optional -

Ingredients for - Saucy Spiced Pears

1. 1/2 cup orange juice

2. 2 tablespoons butter

3. 2 tablespoons sugar

4. 2 teaspoons lemon juice

5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

6. 1 teaspoon ground ginger

7. 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

8. 1/8 teaspoon salt

9. 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

10. 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

11. 3 large Bosc pears (about 1-3/4 pounds), cored, peeled and sliced

12. Thinly sliced fresh mint leaves, optional

How to cook deliciously - Saucy Spiced Pears

1 . Stage

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, combine the first nine ingredients and, if desired, cayenne. Cook over medium-high heat until butter is melted, 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2 . Stage

Add pears; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until sauce is slightly thickened and pears are crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. If desired, top with mint.