2firm Bosc or D’Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and each cut into 8 slices
1tablespoondark brown sugarIndia Tree dark muscovado
1tablespoonlocal honey
1tablespoonunsalted butter
spritz of fresh lemon juice
any or all: 1 star anise, 3 cloves, 3 black peppercorns
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare the pears and lay them in a baking dish just large enough to hold them in a single layer. Sprinkle with the brown sugar, drizzle with honey, and dot with butter. Spritz with lemon juice and add the spices. Cover with foil and bake for 20–30 minutes. Remove from oven and use a spoon to baste the caramel sauce over the pear slices.