Salted Caramel Dipped Pears

8-10 firm pears with stems (like Bartlett)
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
1 – 14 oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 to 1 tsp sea or kosher salt (to taste)
1 to 2 cups honey roasted peanuts, chopped

{This recipe can be cut in half for 4-5 pears.}

Pour chopped peanuts on a plate and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In saucepan on medium-high heat melt butter then add sugar and condensed milk. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until sugar has dissolved. Cook 10 minutes on a rolling simmer. Stir in vanilla and salt. Turn heat down slightly and simmer 5 more minutes.  Do not overcook. To test for doneness, drip small amount in cold water and squeeze droplet for firmness. When ready, remove from heat and cool 3 minutes.

Hold stem of pear and dip in caramel, slightly tilting pan to accommodate all sides. Hold above pan and allow caramel to drip off. Roll in crushed peanuts and place on lined baking sheet.

ModernHenHome.com