Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

   375°F (190°C)Equipment: oven
2. 2

   Cut pears in half lengthwise with a sharp knife, slicing through the stem.

   Equipment: sharp knife
3. 3

   Scoop out the core and seeds with a spoon or melon baller.

   Equipment: spoon, melon baller
   Tip: Create a small well in each half to catch the honey glaze
4. 4

   Arrange pear halves cut-side up in a 9x13-inch baking dish, nestling them snugly.

   Equipment: 9x13-inch baking dish
5. 5

   Whisk together melted butter, honey, cinnamon, ginger (if using), and salt in a small bowl until smooth.

   Equipment: small bowl, whisk
6. 6

   Drizzle the honey mixture evenly over each pear half, letting it pool in the wells.

7. 7

   Pour water into the bottom of the baking dish to create steam.

   Tip: The water creates steam that helps the pears cook through evenly
8. 8

   Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, until pears begin to soften.

   Equipment: aluminum foil
9. 9

   Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes, until pears are butter-tender and edges turn golden.

   Tip: The edges should turn golden and slightly caramelized
10. 10

    Serve warm, spooning the sweet pan juices over each pear half.