Pear-Cardamom Caramel Recipe

Ingredients (8)

• 4 very ripe bartlett or anjou pears
• 1/2 and 1/4 cup water, divided
• 1 pint (2 cups) heavy cream
• 6 green cardamom pods
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger