Caramelized Cardamom Pears with Ice Cream

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450F.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan melt butter over moderate heat and stir in brown sugar, water, and cardamom until sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Quarter pear lengthwise and core.

4. 4

   Cut each pear quarter in half lengthwise and in an 8-inch square baking pan toss with syrup.

5. 5

   Roast pears in middle of oven, turning once, until tender and syrup is caramelized, about 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Transfer pears with a slotted spoon to 2 plates and stir rum into syrup until combined well.

7. 7

   Scoop ice cream onto plates and spoon syrup over it.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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