Pears in Syrup and Cardamom

Ingredients:

• 4 firm pears
• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of sugar
• 4 cardamom pods, crushed

Instructions:

1. Peel the pears and cut them in half, removing the core.
2. In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar and cardamom pods. Bring to a boil, stirring gently until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Add the pear halves to the syrup and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the pears are tender, turning them occasionally.

Verdict:

This is a sweet and fragrant dessert that is both easy to make and delicious to eat. The cardamom adds a lovely flavor to the pears and the syrup is perfect for drizzling over ice cream or yogurt.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the pears warm with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or with a sprinkle of chopped nuts. You can also serve them cold with a spoonful of Greek yogurt and a drizzle of syrup.