Five-Spice Roasted Pears with Sesame Seeds

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375F.

2. 2

   Grease an 11- by 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with some of butter.

3. 3

   Brush pears all over with lemon juice and put, cut sides down, in baking dish.

4. 4

   Pour water around pears and scatter remaining butter in dish.

5. 5

   Sprinkle pears with sugar and five-spice powder.

6. 6

   Bake, uncovered, in middle of oven, brushing frequently with pan juices, until pears are tender and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve pears warm, drizzled with some pan juices and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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