MAPLE BUTTER-BAKED BOSC PEAR SLICES

"Serve these yummy slices with ice cream."

1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons maple syrup
4 large Bosc pears, stems on
Freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until the butter browns, about 2 minutes. Pour into a large bowl and stir in the maple syrup.

Core the pears and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices; toss with the butter mixture to coat. Arrange in a single layer on a sheet pan and sprinkle with pepper to taste.

Bake, turning several times, until caramelized to a deep amber color, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes before removing from the pan.

Makes 6 servings
Source: The Greenmarket Cookbook by Joel Patraker and Joan Schwartz