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Prep time 15 minutes, Serves 4 6 ripe, but firm pears, cored and halved 4 Tbsp butter 2 tsp cinnamon 3 Tbsp brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill. Slice vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape out seeds; stir into mascarpone cheese. Mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract and honey. Chill until needed. Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in cinnamon, sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Brush over pears. Place pears face side down on grill 4 minutes per side. Remove and spoon a dollop of mascarpone into each pear. Garnish with raspberries or cherry sauce. Brandied Cherry Sauce Prep time 10 minutes, Serves 4 1 cup Black Cherry Juice 1 Tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot 4 Tbsp brandy 4 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp butter 1 tsp almond extract 2 1/2 cups bing cherries, pitted and halved Mix cherry juice and cornstarch together in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir in brandy, sugar, butter and almond extract. Add cherries. Stir frequently and cook until ingredients are heated through. Serve warm. |
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