Maple and pears make a natural match. Roasting the pears in a buttery
syrup spiked with nutmeg and cinnamon results in a humble and not overly
assertive treat. While these pears make an obvious dessert, they are also
excellent served with breakfast or brunch.
SERVES: 4
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Grade B maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon finely ground unrefined sea salt
- 4 medium pears, peeled, halved, and cored
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Melt the butter in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
- When it froths, whisk in the maple syrup, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
- Remove from the heat and place the pears cut side down in the pan.
- Spoon a bit of the sauce over the pears and bake for 45 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve warm, drizzled with the pan juices.
