Roasted Pears in Ginger Syrup

Ingredients

• 3 medium pears
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/2 tsp cornstarch
• 1- inch fresh ginger (minced)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 °F (200°F).

2. 2

   Peel and halve the pears. Remove the core and place them cut-side down in a large baking dish.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup, coconut sugar, water, cornstarch, and minced ginger. Pour the syrup over the pears into the baking dish.

4. 4

   Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the pears are soft and cooked. Remove from the oven, flip the pears and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until slightly caramelized.

5. 5

   Serve warm or cold, and top with crushed peanuts and a dollop of coconut cream or vanilla ice cream. Baked pears will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.