8 corella pears, peeled and halved
1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped
½ cup (125ml) maple syrup
½ cup (125ml) dessert wine
2 long pieces orange rindPreheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Place pears, vanilla, maple syrup, dessert wine and orange rind in a baking dish and toss to combine. Cover with foil and cook for 30 minutes. Uncover and cook for a further 15 minutes or until sticky. Serve with vanilla ice-cream if desired.
