Roasted Pears with Salt & Pepper Caramel Sauce - Great Southern Restaurants

Ingredients

• 3 ripe pears, such as Anjou
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup creme fraiche
• 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar