CARAMELIZED PEARS

4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds ripe, firm, pears peeled, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt or pepper

Melt butter in a large frying pan. When the foaming stops, add pear slices in a single layer.

Saute over medium-low heat in batches for about 3 minutes until slices are slightly softened. Sprinkle with sugar and lemon juice and raise the heat to high.

Continue to saute until slices are golden and tender, about 1 1/2 minutes more on each side. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 4 to 6
Source: Cook's Magazine, September/October 1984