Pear Gratin

Directions

1. 1
   Position a broiler rack 6 in (15cm) from the source of heat and preheat the broiler.
2. 2
   Quarter the pears and remove the cores.
3. 3
   Place skin side down in a flameproof serving dish.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with the blackberries and walnuts.
5. 5
   Drop spoonfuls of mascarpone cheese over the pears and sprinkle with the brown sugar.
6. 6
   Broil for 35 minutes, or until the mascarpone is bubbly and sugar begins to caramelize.
7. 7
   Serve warm, with crisp buttery cookies.
8. 8
   Variation: Pear and Raspberry Gratin
9. 9
   Substitute raspberries for the blackberries and granola for the brown sugar.