Pears Glaces

Ingredients

• 2 small or 1/2-1 normal size European pears (I used Seckel pears in the photo)
• 2 tbsp White wine
• 1 tsp Butter
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 dash Olive oil
• 1 dash Pomegranate seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. I used mini Seckel pears for this recipe that were about 5-6 cm long.
2. The fruit is a bit denser than normal pears and a little firmer.
3. De-seed the pears and cut them into small pieces.
4. *If they're mini sized then it's also fine to just cut them in half.
5. If they're regular size then dice them or cut them into 7 mm slices.
6. You can leave the skin on or off, either way is fine.
7. Heat a little oil up in either a small saucepan or a small frying pan with a lid.
8. Add the pears and cook them over medium heat until browned.
9. Once browned, pour in the wine, close the lid and steam-simmer the pears over very low heat until soft.
10. This should take 5-10 minutes depending on the size of the pear.
11. When the pears have softened to your taste, add the butter and sugar and heat them up over strong heat until a caramel forms.
12. Mix this caramel together with the pears and this dish is ready.
13. If you have them, pomegranate seeds make a beautiful-looking topping.
14. The sweet and sour flavour of the pomegranate and crunchy seeds go deliciously well with glaces.