Golden Pears

• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 ripe bosc pears
• 4 ounces brie cheese, cut into 12 thin slices
• 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Combine the maple syrup, sugar, butter, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
3. Over medium heat cook the syrup, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
4. Set aside.
5. Peel the pears, cut in half lengthwise and core.
6. Place in a 3 quart baking dish.
7. Pour on the syrup, turning pears to coat.
8. Bake in the pre heated oven for 20-25 minutes or until pears are just soft.
9. Turn the pears a few times to coat and remove to a baking sheet.
10. Add a little water to thin the syrup and set aside.
11. Place one slice of cheese on each pear half.
12. Combine the 1/4 cup coconut with the brown sugar and butter.
13. Mix well.
14. Sprinkle on top of pears and cheese.
15. Broil until the cheese is melted and the topping is a nice golden brown.
16. Place two halves on a dessert plate and drizzle syrup on top.
17. Repeat with the remaining halves.
18. Serve warm.

maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, ground cinnamon, brie cheese, coconut, brown sugar, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/golden-pears-57114 (may not work)