Maple Roasted Pears
Ingredients
Nonstick spray
3 ripe but firm pears, such as Comice or red or green Bartletts
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons brandy or bourbon
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
Step 2
Using a vegetable peeler, peel the skin from the pears. Slice each pear into 6 wedges and carefully cut out the core with a paring knife.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the molasses, sugar, syrup, brandy, and vanilla. Add the pear wedges, tossing to coat. Dump the pears onto the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes total, turning the pears with tongs halfway through cooking, until they are soft and brown. Remove from the oven and cool until warm. Save the caramel left on the baking sheet; it’s terrific drizzled on ice cream.
