Grilled Pears With Butterscotch Sauce
4 lg. firm-ripe Anjou or Bartlett pears
3 T. fresh lime juice
2 T. granulated sugar
1/3 c. evaporated milk
2 T. firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tsp. unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Preheat the grill and the grill topper to med. heat. When ready to
cook, spray the rack-off the grill- with nonstick cooking spray.
Peel the pears, halve them lengthwise, and core. With a sharp knife,
cut a very thin slice from the rounded side of each pear half so it
will lie flat on the grill topper. In a med. bowl, toss the pear
halves with the lime juice and granulated sugar.
Grill the pear halves on the grill topper for 4 mins. Turn the pears
over, drizzle with any remaining lime juice mixture, and grill for 5
mins. or until tender.
Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine the eveaporated milk, brown
sugar, butter, and vanilla. Cook directly on the grill ont he
stovetop over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture
comes to a gentle boil. Cook until the sauce is smootha nd slightly
thickened, about 2 mins. Divide the pears among 4 plates, drizzle
with the butterscotch sauce, and serve hot or warm.