2-3 firm but ripe Bosc pears, halved and cored
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4-1/2 lb. Manchego cheese or fresh goat cheese, cut into 4-6 pieces. I used 12 month old aged Manchego
1/4 cup honey (not solid. needs to be able to pour)
Fresh ground pepper
Put a rack into the middle of an oven and heat to 400 F
Put butter in 8 inch square baking dish and melt in oven – about 3 minutes
Arrange pears in dish, cut side down, in one layer. Roast in oven until tender – about 20 minutes.
Pour vinegar over pears and roast another 5 minutes
Arrange pears cut side down on serving plates, spoon juices over pears. Place cheese beside pears and drizzle pears and cheese with honey. dress with pepper and serve.
