Broiled Pears with Bourbon Butter Sauce

• 2 Ripe Pears
• 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 Stick (8 Tablespoons) butter, cut in 1/2 inch bits
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c. bourbon
• Whipped Cream (Optional)

1. Peel and core pears.
2. Cut pears in half lengthwise.
3. Slice into 1/4 inch lengthwise thick slices,.
4. Arrange sliced pears onto a shallow broiler pan, in one layer.
5. Sprinkle with salt.
6. Brush pears with balsamic vinegar.
7. Place under broiler, on the lowest rack, for 5 - 7 minutes, until pears brown.

1. Melt butter in double boiler (or in a metal mixing bowl placed over a pot of water.)
2. In a second bowl, beat egg, then stir in the sugar.
3. Over hot (not boiling) water, gradually add sugar/egg mixture to butter. Stir until sugar dissolves.
4. Remove from heat after 2-3 minutes; let cool slightly before stirring in bourbon.

1. Arrange pears on a plate.
2. Pour warm sauce over pears.
3. Top with whipped cream.

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