Lakeland 12921, Instruction Booklet

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Poached Pears with Caramel Sauce
Serves 2 to 4 people
Ingredient Quantity
Medium sized ripe pears 4
Caster sugar 75g / 3oz
Cold water 1.5 litre / 3 pints
Lemon juice 15ml / 1 tbsp
For the sauce:
Butter 50g / 2oz
Soft light brown sugar 75g / 3oz
Granulated sugar 50g / 2oz
Golden syrup 150g / 5oz
Single cream 124ml / 5fl oz
Vanilla extract Few drops
LOW: 3½ to 5½ hours
AUTO WARM: 3 to 5 hours
1. Peel the pears, leaving the stalk intact.
2. Cut a small slice off the base of each pear so it sits upright.
3. Switch on the slow cooker.
4. Place the caster sugar, water and lemon juice in the crock insert and stir until the sugar
dissolves.
5. Add the pears, cover with the lid and cook as recommended.
6. Drain and remove the pears.
For the sauce:
1. Place the butter, sugar and syrup in a saucepan and heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
2. Boil for 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the cream and vanilla extract and serve with the pears.