4 roasted pears with and amaretto Recipes

di saronno amaretto or other almond-flavored liqueur, balsamic vinegar, firm-ripe bartlett pears , halved lengthwise and cored, water, amaretti cookies (italian almond macaroons; 1 , inches in diameter), crumbled

heavy whipping cream, whole milk, sugar, egg yolks, all purpose flour, amaretto or other almond liqueur, vanilla extract, salt, firm but ripe bosc pears (about 3 1/4 lb), peeled , halved lengthwise, cored, sugar, fresh lemon juice, day-old soft ladyfingers (from about three 3-oz packages), coarsely crushed amaretti cookies (italian macaroons)* or almond macaroons (about 4 oz), apricot fruit spread (100% spreadable fruit) or apricot preserves, brandy, amaretto or other almond liqueur, chilled whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, sliced almonds, toasted, fresh mint sprigs (optional)

anjou pears, coarse pickling salt, cinnamon sticks, broken in half, star anise, fresh ginger , cut into strips, amaretto liqueur, brie cheese , cheese, roasted almonds