Salt Roasted Pears

Directions

1. 1
   Using a melon baller, or small spoon, scoop out the bottom and core of each pear.
2. 2
   Pour 1/2 of the salt into a deep casserole dish and push pears stem side down in salt and cover with remaining salt, leaving pear cavities open.
3. 3
   Divide cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and ginger among pear cavities.
4. 4
   Drizzle each with liqueur.
5. 5
   Bake in a 350F oven for about 1 hour or until tender when pierced with knife.
6. 6
   Remove pears from salt and brush any salt off.
7. 7
   Remove spices and cut each pear into six thick slices.
8. 8
   Serve with cheese and nuts.