WARM PEAR COMPOTE

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This compote is delicious served with both pear ice cream and pear sorbet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 Bartlett or Anjou pears, peeled and cored
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup brandy

Steps:

  • Cut pears into 1-inch cubes. Melt butter in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add pears and saute until they start to brown. Add sugar and cinnamon and cook 5 minutes more, stirring often.
  • From a measuring cup (never the bottle), pour brandy over pears. Ignite with a match and cook until flames die down.
  • Place a school of Pear Ice Cream and Pear Sorbet in each of 4 bowls. Divide warm compote among bowls and serve.

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