Roasted Pears with Amaretti Cookies

• 4 firm, ripe Bartlett pears (red or green), halved lengthwise and cored (unpeeled)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Pinch of coarse salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 8 amaretti cookies (Italian almond macaroons)

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss pears with lemon juice, sugar, and salt; arrange halves in a single layer, cut side down.
3. Add the water, cover dish tightly with foil, and bake until pears are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
4. Place each pear half, cut side up, on a plate, and top with 1 tablespoon mascarpone and 1 crumbled cookie.
5. Drizzle with juices from baking dish, and serve.
6. For a fresh-picked look, try to leave stems intact as you halve each pear lengthwise.
7. Then use a melon baller or a small spoon to scoop out the core.
8. (Per Serving)
9. Calories: 196
10. Fat: 13.7g (7g Saturated Fat)
11. Protein: 2.7g
12. Carbohydrates: 18.2g
13. Fiber: 2.2g

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-pears-with-amaretti-cookies-387480 (may not work)