Roasted Pear Compote

Use pears that are almost too soft. Hard ones never give up.

Ingredients

• 4 pears, halved
• 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp extract
• 2 tbsp sugar
• Butter

Instructions

1. Dot pears with butter and sugar, vanilla.
2. Roast 375°F 30 minutes until collapsed.
3. Spoon the juices over.