Caramel Dipped Pears

Ingredients

• 1.5 L hot water
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 220 g brown sugar
• 6 medium pears
• 395 g NESTLÉ Sweetened Condensed Milk 395g
• 30 g butter
• 2 tbsp golden syrup
• 75 g shredded coconut flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the hot water, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar in a large saucepan on medium-high heat; add pears so their stems face upright and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until they are just tender, (you can test this by inserting a small knife into each pear).

2. 2

   Remove pears from the liquid and allow to completely cool in the fridge; discard liquid.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, make the caramel sauce by combining NESTLÉ Sweetened Condensed Milk, butter and golden syrup in small pan and stir over a moderate heat until boiling; reduce heat and stir constantly for 5-7 minutes until it thickened; allow cool to room temperature.

4. 4

   Once the pears have cooled, dip each one into the caramel sauce, followed by the shredded coconut; place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and set in the fridge.