Roasted Pears with Balsamic Glaze

There is only one word to describe this dessert. WOW!! I mmm mmm’d out loud when I took my first bite! If you like pears, please wow your spouse, significant other, yourself, a dinner party or guests with this easy to do dessert. You won’t regret it and they will think you are absolutely amazing in the kitchen.

Source: Weight Watchers Momentum Cookbook
Ingredients: serves 4

2 tsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tsp lemon juice
4 ripe pears, halved and cored
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 Tbl balsamic vinegar
4 (1/2 ounce slices soft goat cheese)

1. Preheat the oven to 425
2. Stir together the butter and lemon juice in a small bowl.
3. Place the pears, cut side up, on a large baking sheet. Brush the cut side of the pear halves with the butter mixture. Roast until softened when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, combine the brown sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan and cook over low heat, whisking until dissolved. Increase the heat to high and boil until thickened, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a cup.
5. Arrange 2 pear halves on each of 4 plates and place a slice of goat cheese next to each pear. With a teaspoon, drizzle the balsamic glaze over the pears. Serve warm.

Note: Because the pears are ripe, I didn’t think they needed 30 minutes to roast, I only roasted them for about 15-20 minutes. Serve with warm goat cheese. It melts in your mouth with the warm pear. If you’re only serving two, this is can be easily halved. Delicious!