Caramelized Pears

• 4 ripe but firm red Bartlett pears
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water, plus more if needed

1. Halve pears lengthwise; remove cores.
2. Place sugar on a plate.
3. Heat a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium.
4. Press cut side of each halved pear in sugar, then place, cut side down, in skillet (fit will be snug).
5. Cook (uncovered) until sugared sides are beginning to brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
6. Pour water into skillet.
7. Cover; simmer until pears are tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 5 to 10 minutes (depending on ripeness), adding more water if sugar begins to burn.
8. Remove pears from skillet with a slotted spoon.
9. If liquid in pan is thin, simmer until thickened to a sauce-like consistency; if it is very thick, add more water.
10. Serve sauce over pears.

bartlett, sugar, water

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/caramelized-pears-388076 (may not work)