Roasted Pears with Cinnamon Pecan Glaze and Honey

Roasted Pears with Cinnamon Pecan Glaze and Honey

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe pears
• 6 Tbsp applesauce
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp vanilla
• 2 Tbsp chopped nuts
• Honey to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Rinse pears and pat dry.
2. Slice each pear lengthwise. Cut out stem and seeds (Tip: Try cutting a “V” formation in each half). 
3. Place pear halves on a baking sheet.
4. Combine applesauce, cinnamon, vanilla and chopped nuts. Top pear halves with mixture.
5. Drizzle pear halves with honey to taste. Bake for 15 minutes. Let rest a few minutes before serving.

Optional serving idea: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!