Do I even need to tell you what happens when pear juices bubble with lemon, butter and vanilla bean-flecked sugar for an hour? Pear caramel is what happens. And how it smells? Good enough that the UPS guy stays too long.
Though we can appreciate the beauty of a panna cotta that’s been turned out of its mold, the light-as-air texture of these, will have you happy to eat them right from the cup.
Put leftover French or challah bread to good use with this decadent French toast layered with apples, brown sugar, pecans and butter—lots of butter. Pass the syrup, whipped cream and berries, please!