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Preheat the oven to 400F.
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Coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
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Using a vegetable peeler, peel the skin from the pears.
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Slice each pear into 6 wedges and carefully cut out the core with a paring knife.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the molasses, sugar, syrup, brandy, and vanilla.
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Add the pear wedges, tossing to coat.
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Dump the pears onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
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Roast for 20 minutes total, turning the pears with tongs halfway through cooking, until they are soft and brown.
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Remove from the oven and cool until warm.
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Save the caramel left on the baking sheet; its terrific drizzled on ice cream.