Preheat the oven to 350F. Trim any unsightly parts. Rinse well in fresh water.
create a base in Aluminum Foil. Place the stalk in the center fo the aluminum foil base.
whisk the oil and syrup together. cover the stalk with the mixture. add pepper and salt to taste.
cover with a lid of aluminum foil and pinch together the base and lid.
this method is inspired by en papillote
roast for 45 minutes. serve with fresh pomegranate seeds.