Preparation Steps
1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a small bowl, mix together the oatmeal, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon.
3
Place the halved pears in a baking dish.
4
Spoon the oatmeal mixture onto the top of each pear half and pat down to make a small mound.
5
Dot each of the pear halves with the pieces of butter.
6
Bake, uncovered, for about 15 minutes.
7
Turn the oven to broil to allow the topping to brown, just for about 30 seconds.
8
Watch the pears carefully at this point so they dont burn.
9
Serve with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce or plain.