Baked Pears

(Inspired by: Baked apples)

Serves:4

4 Bosc pears
1/2 c. Organic brown sugar
 4 Tbsp. Butter
2 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 tsp. Butter (for baking dish)

Directions:

1.) Preheat oven to 350,  1tsp. Butter to grease baking dish.

2.) Peel pears, halves and cored.

3.) In a small bowl, combine by whisking together  the butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract brushing them  on both sides.

4.) Arrange the pears on the baking dish, with cut side down. And bake for 30 minutes on both sides, or until fork tender.
Basting them every 15 minutes with juices from the pan.

5.) Serve with you're favorite ice cream (optional)