Golden Pears

Name: Golden Pears
Ingredients: 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 ripe bosc pears; 4 ounces brie cheese, cut into 12 thin slices; 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter

10 ingredients

18 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 ripe bosc pears
4 ounces brie cheese, cut into 12 thin slices
1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2

Combine the maple syrup, sugar, butter, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
3

Over medium heat cook the syrup, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
4

Set aside.
5

Peel the pears, cut in half lengthwise and core.
6

Place in a 3 quart baking dish.
7

Pour on the syrup, turning pears to coat.
8

Bake in the pre heated oven for 20-25 minutes or until pears are just soft.
9

Turn the pears a few times to coat and remove to a baking sheet.
10

Add a little water to thin the syrup and set aside.
11

Place one slice of cheese on each pear half.
12

Combine the 1/4 cup coconut with the brown sugar and butter.
13

Mix well.
14

Sprinkle on top of pears and cheese.
15

Broil until the cheese is melted and the topping is a nice golden brown.
16

Place two halves on a dessert plate and drizzle syrup on top.
17

Repeat with the remaining halves.
18

Serve warm.