Maple Roasted Pears

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
3. 3
   Using a vegetable peeler, peel the skin from the pears.
4. 4
   Slice each pear into 6 wedges and carefully cut out the core with a paring knife.
5. 5
   In a mixing bowl, combine the molasses, sugar, syrup, brandy, and vanilla.
6. 6
   Add the pear wedges, tossing to coat.
7. 7
   Dump the pears onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
8. 8
   Roast for 20 minutes total, turning the pears with tongs halfway through cooking, until they are soft and brown.
9. 9
   Remove from the oven and cool until warm.
10. 10
    Save the caramel left on the baking sheet; its terrific drizzled on ice cream.