One of the many wonderful desserts my mother made when I was a kid was baked pears. The best part about this dish is that it is incredibly easy, yet it looks rather elegant and complex. The homemade caramel sauce does step up the complexity level a bit, so feel free to use store bought if you are not ready to make your own. (I don't even know how many times I've seen someone burn their caramel on Cupcake Wars, so keep a watch on it if you do decide to do your own!)
