PREPARATION:

1. In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, add the beer, cinnamon boiled cider, cinnamon sticks, star anise and honey. Bring the liquids to a boil and add the pears and pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer the pears for 20 minutes or until the pears are soft. Remove the pears to a bowl and cover to keep warm. Turn the heat back to high and reduce the beer for another 10 minutes or until the mixture is syrupy. Place a scoop of the ice cream in a bowl and top with two pear halves. Drizzle with the beer syrup and serve immediately.

   Editor's Note: Look for local honey, organic ice cream, and organic, locally-grown pears—try at your local farmers market.

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3. This recipe was featured in the Long Trail Episode of Emeril Green.