Dessert Baked Pears

Serves 2

• 4 pears – cut in half, core removed
• ¼ cup apple juice
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Preheat the oven to 400ºF.

Place the pears face down into a large baking dish. Put all the other ingredients into a small pot and place over medium heat on the stove. Bring the mixture to the boil and then pour it over the pears. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the pears have softened.

Serve.