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1. Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas Mark 5 and lightly grease a shallow ovenproof dish. Halve the pears lengthways, remove the cores and place in one layer, cut sides up in the ovenproof dish.
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2. Place the walnuts, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
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3. Divide the mixture between the pear halves, sprinkle over 1-2 tablespoons of water and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
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4. Meanwhile, place all the ingredients for the syrup in a saucepan, bring to the boil, stirring then continue to cook for about 10 minutes or until the mixture is thick and syrupy.
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5. When the pears are cooked, remove from the oven and pour the hot syrup over the top.
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6. Set aside to cool. Serve cold.