Luscious Pears In Raspberry Sauce

---

From vegetarian times, this simple and elegant dessert is a snap to throw together. Begin with the best ingredients and you'll end with a delicious dessert. Sometimes pumpkin pie is too heavy for the thanksgiving meal and this recipe fits the bill perfectly. Experiment with another flavor of jam if you choose.

---

Steps

---

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

---

Cut the pears in half lengthwise , remove seeds , peel and core.

---

Place the pears cut side down in an oven-proof baking dish.

---

Combine the juice , jam , mirin , cinnamom , nutmeg or cardamom , vanilla pod piece and salt.

---

Pour this mixture over the pears.

---

Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

---

Bake pears until soft , about 25 minutes.

---

Remover the vanilla pod and arrange the pears cut side up on a serving platter.

---

Spoon remaining sauce from the baking dish over the pears.

---

Garnish with mint leaves or verbena leaves if desired.

---

Ingredients

---

bosc pears, fresh orange juice, raspberry jam, mirin, cinnamon, vanilla pod, salt, of fresh mint