Vanilla Pear Sauce

Name: Vanilla Pear Sauce
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons butter; 2 cups sliced peeled pear (about 10 ounces); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; Dash freshly ground black pepper

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons butter
2 cups sliced peeled pear (about 10 ounces)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Dash freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Transfer syrup to a small bowl; set aside.
2

Melt butter in pan over medium heat. Add pear to pan; cook 3 minutes or until soft, stirring frequently. Return syrup to pan; stir in fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, ground cardamom, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.