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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Cut the pears in half and core the pits. Best pairs to use are Bosc.
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In a large cast iron skillet (or a skillet that can be transferred to an oven) heat the coconut oil.
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Place the pear halves pit side down in the heated pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they have slightly browned.
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Place skillet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, flipping in between.
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Remove from the oven after 30 minutes. Take the pears out of the pan.
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Once removed, pour your juice or wine in the skillet slowly. Place your dried apricots into the skillet and cook in the wine. About 2 minutes. Add the cinnamon and mix well. Then add the sugar. Stir to combine and cook until liquid reduces into a nice sticky concoction.
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Cut your pears in quarters or leave them in halves. Top with apricot mixture. Serve warm and enjoy!