Caramelized Pears

Directions

1. 1
   Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Melt the butter, and then add the pears, cut-side down, cooking until they are slightly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar and continue cooking until caramelized, another 5 minutes. Add the bourbon, if using, and continue cooking for 5 more minutes.
2. 2
   Divide the pears among 4 plates, garnish with a scoop of ice cream, a drizzle of the caramel sauce and crumbled graham crackers.
3. 3
   Cook's Note:
4. 4
   Depending on the season, pears can be replaced by peaches, nectarines, apricots or plums.