Robert Resnik's Maple Seckel Pears
Robert Resnik is host of VPR's All The Traditions
"These are are eye-crossingly good
served warm over snazzy vanilla ice cream!"
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons maple syrup (preferably grade B or dark amber)
6 to 10 medium to larger-size seckel pears*, peeled and cored, stems on
Salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut pears in half lengthwise. Brown butter in a
small saucepan, and combine in a bowl with the maple syrup. Mix well. Toss
pears in bowl to coat with mixture, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place
pears on baking sheet, cut side down, and bake 20 minutes, until pears are soft
and the cut side is very soft and caramelized. Let cool briefly before serving
with vanilla ice cream.