Bartlett Pears a LA Mode

Ingredients

• 5 Bartlett pears
• 1 stick butter
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Mexican vanilla extract
• 1 quart vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. Light one chimney full of charcoal. Once the coals are fully lit and ashed over in gray, empty them onto the charcoal grate and arrange them in an even layer.
2. Slice the pears thickly, aiming for 4 to 5 slices from each pear, and put the pieces in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then pour it over the pears. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, and toss until the pears are well coated.
3. Set the pears right on the hot grill. Cook them for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until they are nicely browned. Transfer the pears to individual dessert bowls. Pour the remaining butter mixture into a medium saucepan that can go on the grill. Set the pan on the grill and cook, stirring, until the sauce comes to a boil, then take it off the heat.
4. Top the pears in each bowl with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream. Spoon the butter sauce over the ice cream and serve.