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Sugared Cardamom Pears

Sugared Cardamom Pears

Sugared Cardamom Pears

Recipe By Mike Johnston, Savory Spice founder

Yields

3 to 6 servings

Recipe By Mike Johnston, Savory Spice founder

A little cardamom elevates these quick and simple sugared pears into an elegant dessert.

Serving Suggestions

Serve over vanilla ice cream garnished with chopped crystallized ginger.

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter

3 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and cut into 8ths

1/4 cup brown sugar

pinch of salt




Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Ground Inner Cardamom Seeds

    Commonly used in pastries, breads and curries, as it provides a flowery flavor and strong aroma that pairs well with baked goods. Cardamom powder i...

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  • Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract

    Our pure vanilla extract from Madagascar has that smooth, classically rich vanilla flavor that comes to mind you think of vanilla, and is made usin...

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  • Cubed Crystallized Ginger

    Our crystallized ginger has a delicious sweet, yet sharp flavor. Enjoy these sugar-coated ginger cubes as a snack, or add to a homemade trail mix. ...

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Directions

In a skillet over medium-high heat, add butter. As butter melts and begins to foam, add pears. Cook for 2 to 3 min. until pears begin to soften. Add brown sugar and stir to incorporate the sugar mixture, evenly coating the pears. Stir in salt, cardamom, and vanilla extract and gently simmer and stir until liquid becomes syrupy.