Recipe: Honey-Kissed Pears (using canned pears, serves 2)

HONEY-KISSED PEARS

1 (16 oz.) can pear halves, in juice or syrup
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 Tablespoon raisins (or dried cranberries)
1 Tablespoon brandy (optional)
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Drain pear halves and set aside, reserving liquid. Place pear liquid in small saucepan; add cinnamon stick and orange peel. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup.

Stir in raisins and brandy, if desired; simmer 1 minute more.

Remove from heat; stir in honey and vanilla. Let cool. Remove cinnamon stick.

TO SERVE:
Divide pears between serving plates and spoon honey glaze over pears.

Makes 2 servings
Source: National Honey Board