Sugared Cardamom Pears
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Ingredients:
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 3 x Bosc pears, peeled, cored and cut into 8ths
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- crystalized ginger for garnish
- vanilla ice cream for serving
Directions:
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter. As the butter melts and begins to foam, add the Bosc pears. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the brown sugar and stir to incorporate the sugar mixture, evenly coating the pears. Stir in the salt, cardamom, and vanilla extract, and continue to stir until the liquid becomes syrupy.
Serving Suggestions:
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve over vanilla ice cream garnished with chopped crystallized ginger.
Yields:
4 servingsThanks to:
Mike Johnston, Savory Spice Shop founder
This recipe has been tested for accuracy by the Savory Spice Shop Test Kitchen.