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Caramel Covered Pears

SERVES
4 pears
SERVING SIZE
1
COOK TIME
20 Min

We've all seen those fancy chocolate-dipped apples loaded with nuts and caramel topping. In fact, I bet many of you have given them as fancy gifts. There's one problem - we pay those fancy prices! So why not try this easy variation at home, only this time with pears. They're just as tasty and just as fancy-looking, but a whole lot easier on our pocketbooks.

What You'll Need

  • 1 package (14 ounces) caramels, unwrapped
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 4 ripe pears with stems
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup finely chopped dry-roasted peanuts

What to Do

  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper and coat with cooking spray.

  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the caramels and water over low heat until melted and smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.

  3. Holding each pear by its stem over the saucepan, spoon the caramel mixture over it, coating completely. Place the coated pears on the baking sheet and chill for 1 hour.

  4. Melt the chocolate chips and spoon the chocolate over the caramel-covered pears then immediately sprinkle with the nuts.

  5. Chill for about 30 minutes, or until set. Serve, or cover and keep chilled until ready to serve.

Notes

NOTE: Wrap each pear in clear cellophane paper and tie with a ribbon. Place them in a basket for a fruit basket that won't soon be forgotten!

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