Braised Endives

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400.
2. 2
   In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a simmer to dissolve the sugar, stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
4. 4
   Brush a large flameproof roasting pan with olive oil and arrange the endives in the pan, cut side up.
5. 5
   Pour the sugar syrup over the endives and season with salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Dot the endives with the butter.
7. 7
   Cover the roasting pan with foil and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the endives are tender when pierced with a knife.
8. 8
   Discard the foil.
9. 9
   Set the pan on 2 burners and simmer over moderate heat until the liquid begins to caramelize, about 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Serve hot.