Caramelized Bosc Pears with Goat Cheese and Pecans is one of my favorite sweet plates during holidays 🍐 @Bloom Nutrition is 40% Off sitewide today #bloompartner

Ingredients:

* 2 tbsp unsalted butter

* 4 firm Bosc pears, halved and cored

* ¾ cup dark brown sugar

* 2 tbsp whiskey, bourbon, or cognac (optional)

* 2 tsp vanilla extract

* 1 tsp salt

* ¼ cup water

* ½ cup candied pecans

* 4 oz goat cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Brown pears, cut side down, for 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3. Stir brown sugar, liquor (if using), vanilla, salt, and water into the skillet. Cook until bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Add pears back to the skillet, cut side down. Bake for 15-18 minutes until tender.

5. Plate two pear halves, drizzle with caramel sauce, and top with goat cheese and candied pecans. Serve warm.