Pear Gratin

1. 1

   Position a broiler rack 6 in (15cm) from the source of heat and preheat the broiler.

2. 2

   Quarter the pears and remove the cores.

3. 3

   Place skin side down in a flameproof serving dish.

4. 4

   Sprinkle with the blackberries and walnuts.

5. 5

   Drop spoonfuls of mascarpone cheese over the pears and sprinkle with the brown sugar.

6. 6

   Broil for 35 minutes, or until the mascarpone is bubbly and sugar begins to caramelize.

7. 7

   Serve warm, with crisp buttery cookies.

8. 8

   Variation: Pear and Raspberry Gratin

9. 9

   Substitute raspberries for the blackberries and granola for the brown sugar.

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