Baked Fresh Pears

A recipe that is simply done, and cobines different ingredients to an excellent result. Found in "French Cooking in the New World" I use Moselle Valley Reisling; likewise its important that you use pure maple syrup, as corn syrup doesn't get it done!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  bosc pears
• 1  cup  dry riesling wine
• 2  tablespoons maple syrup
• 1  tablespoon sugar

Directions

1. Cut pears in half lengthwise, but do not peel them.
2. Remove the cores, and place the pears, cut side up, in a nonreactive casserole.
3. Fill the hollow within the pear with wine, then pour the maple syrup over the pears. Sprinkle with sugar on top.
4. Bake pears in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, until tender.