Brown Sugar and Star Anise Topping

Directions

1. Preheat you oven to 300 degrees.
2. Put the pears in a food processor and puree until smooth, then add the brown sugar, lemon juice and the salt. Pulse well to combine.
3. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and then add the star anise pods. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 3 hours, stirring approximately every 30 minutes to prevent sticking. Cool and serve or store in a tightly-closed container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.