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Bartlett Pears a la Mode Recipe | Grilling

Bartlett Pears a la Mode Recipe | Grilling
  • Category

    Fruit Desserts

  • Cusine

    American

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

Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over the charcoal grate. Cut pears into thick slices . Place slices evenly in a large bowl. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Pour melted butter over pears. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla to the bowl and toss until pears are thoroughly coated with the mixture. Place pears directly on the hot grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until the nicely browned. Remove pears and place in individual dessert bowls. Pour remaining butter mixture into a medium, grill-safe saucepan. Place saucepan on grill and cook, stirring, until boiling. Remove from heat. Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream over the pears in each bowl. Pour butter sauce over ice cream and serve.