Ingredients

  • 2 ripe Bosc pears, peeled and cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons currants
  • 3 tablespoons golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 cup diced mango (optional)

Method

  • 1.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • 2.
  • Toss the pears with the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, the cinnamon, and cloves.
  • Coat a sheet pan with half the vegetable oil.
  • Set the pears cut side down on the pan.
  • Brush the pears with the remaining oil.
  • Roast until caramelized and tender, 40 to 50 minutes, depending on the degree of ripeness.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • 3.
  • While the pears are roasting, bring the remaining ingredients to a boil in a nonreactive saucepan.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • 4.
  • Using a small spoon or a melon baller, scoop out the cores of the cooked pears.
  • Cut the pears into 1/2-inch slices.
  • 5.
  • Combine the pears and the onion mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 day before serving.