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From: Kelly~WA

Baked Pears on the Half Shell

Your choice of raisins, dates, or mincemeat fill halved, baked with brown sugar and cinnamon.

3 Fresh Pears
Choice of Fillings
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Halve and core pears; fill centers with desired filling. Combine remaining ingredients; bring to boil
and pour over pears. Bake at 350 degrees F. 45 minutes or until tender; baste frequently with syrup.

Raisin Filling - Combine 1/4 cup raisins and 2 tablespoons chopped nuts.

Date Filling - Combine 1/3 cup snipped dates, 2 tablespoons chopped nuts and 1/2 teaspoon
grated orange peel.

Mincemeat Filling - Combine 1/2 cup prepared mincemeat with 1 tablespoon
spoon rum or brandy.

Makes 6 servings