Active Time

　　15 minutes

　　Total Time

　　25 minutes

　　This autumnal dessert is prepped in advance and then completed at the table—a delicious time saver!

　　

Ingredients

Serves 8

　　1 tablespoon unsalted butter

　　2 large Bartlett pears, quartered, cored and thinly sliced

　　2 cups fresh or thawed, frozen cranberries

　　1/3 cup sugar

　　1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

　　1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

　　1 tablespoon orange juice

　　2 pints vanilla ice cream

　　Crumbled gingersnaps for garnish

　　

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and then add pears, cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, and juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened and the liquid has reduced slightly, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl to cool before serving, at least 15 minutes.

　　

Step 2

To serve, scoop ice cream into bowls, top with cranberry-pear compote, and sprinkle with gingersnaps.