1/2 cup sugar
4 large, halved, peeled and cored bosc pears
1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Preheat oven to 350F. To make syrup, combine sugar and 1 cup water in medium saucepan over medium high heat and bring to boil. Place pears in shallow oven proof dish and pour syrup over them. Cover with foil and bake until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool until just warm. Place 2 pear halves on each of four plates with a dollop of fresh ricotta and a sprinkle of walnuts. Spoon any syrup remaining in pan over and around the pears. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over each portion and serve. Serves 4.
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