Honey Roasted Pears

Name: Honey Roasted Pears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 medium pears, peeled; 2 cardamom pods, crushed; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 2/3 cup water; 1/4 cup honey; Whipped cream

My family has passed down this recipe for generations. The elegant pears are simple to make and only require a few minutes of prep, but the results are sensational. —Jan Sokol, Overland Park, Kansas

Ingredients

4 medium pears, peeled
2 cardamom pods, crushed
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup honey
Whipped cream

Directions

Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cardamom, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. In a small saucepan, combine water and honey; bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Pour over pears.
Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 45-55 minutes or until tender, basting every 15 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream.