Preparation

Preheat oven to moderately hot (200°C/180°C fan-forced). Halve and core pears.
Place pears in a medium flameproof baking dish, place butter over pears, drizzle with wine and sprinkle with sugar.
Roast in a moderately hot oven, turning occasionally, for 30 to 50 minutes, depending on the ripeness of the pears, or until pears are browned and tender. Remove pears.
Place dish over a medium heat and boil, uncovered, until the caramel is combined and thickened slightly.
Serve pears and caramel

Ingredients

  • 4 (1kg) firm beurre bosc pears, peeled
  • 75g butter, chopped
  • 1 cup (250ml) dessert wine
  • ½ cup (110g) caster sugar