Salt Roasted Pears

1. 1

   Using a melon baller, or small spoon, scoop out the bottom and core of each pear.

2. 2

   Pour 1/2 of the salt into a deep casserole dish and push pears stem side down in salt and cover with remaining salt, leaving pear cavities open.

3. 3

   Divide cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and ginger among pear cavities.

4. 4

   Drizzle each with liqueur.

5. 5

   Bake in a 350F oven for about 1 hour or until tender when pierced with knife.

6. 6

   Remove pears from salt and brush any salt off.

7. 7

   Remove spices and cut each pear into six thick slices.

8. 8

   Serve with cheese and nuts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.