Caramelized Pears

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and core pears; cut each pear into eight wedges.
2. 2
   Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Cook pears, stirring occasionally, until softened slightly.
3. 3
   Sprinkle sugar over pears. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute. Add liqueur and vanilla bean paste. Cook on high heat, about 2 mins or until mixture is syrupy.
4. 4
   Serve pears with ice cream; drizzle with syrup.