Ginger lemon pears with pomegranate syrup

I whipped these up as a quick and easy dessert for a little dinner party, and they were met with rave reviews.  We're planning on making them again for Thanksgiving.

2 red pears, halved and cored
1 heaping tsp of powdered ginger
2 Tbsp of brown sugar
1 Tbsp of butter
4 Tbsp of lemon juice

Place the pears cut side up in a well-greased baking dish.  Sprinkle them with the ginger and brown sugar.  Divide the butter in four parts and put a pat on top of each.  Pour 1 Tbsp of lemon juice over each pear.  Roast near the top of the oven for 25 minutes.


Pomegranate syrup:
One medium pomegranate
1/3 c sugar
1 c water

Combine and boil while the pears are in the oven.  If desired, thicken with a little corn starch.

Serve pears warm on a dessert plate. Top with vanilla ice cream and the pomegranate syrup.