Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
In an oven-friendly skillet, on medium heat, add the molasses sugar and apple cider. Stir to incorporate until the sugar is melted.
Add the freshly ground ginger, cardamom, cloves, vanilla and cook about a minute, until the caramel comes runny. Turn the heat to low.
Add the pear halves and stir to cover them with caramel.
Arrange them in a single layer, front side down.
Turn over the heat and add the coconut oil.
Carefully place the pastry sheet on top, using a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula, tuck in the edges along the edge of the skillet.
Place it in the oven and bake about 30 minutes or until the crust is golden.
Let it cool about 20 minutes
Place a dish on top of the skillet and, with a quick move, invert the skillet.
Serve!