A Final Grace

• 2 Barltett pears, halved, cored and pared
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
• unsalted butter for pan
• 1-2 ounces Maytag blue cheese
• 1/2 cup shelled whole pecans
• 1/2 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
• 1 teaspoon tamari
• a few drops of "natural maple flavor"
• dusting of cinnamon
• dash of kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup, warmed
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• splash of Poire Williams eau de vie, optional

1. Lightly butter the bottom of a dish for roasting the pears. Place the pair of pared halved pears in the dish. Grate the nutmeg over the top of the pears before roasting in a 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until softened.
2. Blend the molasses, tamari, and a few drops of maple flavor, together with a bit of kosher salt. Coat the pecans thoroughly. Dust with a touch of cinnamon. On a sheet of parchment paper upon a baking sheet line up the coated pecans. Roast in the 375 degree oven for about 10-15 minutes until somewhat dried, but of course not burned.
3. Plate each pear half. Add a crumple of blue cheese and a few pecans. Whisk the warmed maple syrup with the lemon juice before spooning over the top. Add a splash of pear brandy if desired for the final grace of a meal. Don't annoy your guests about the possible homophones.

barltett, nutmeg, unsalted butter, cheese, pecans, blackstrap molasses, tamari, natural maple, dusting of cinnamon, kosher salt, maple syrup, lemon juice

Taken from food52.com/recipes/7547-a-final-grace (may not work)