Maple-Sugared Pears - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 to 12 pear halves
1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. pear juice or water
maple syrup
cinnamon
pecans

Preparation

Combine pear juice, brown sugar and oil in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.
Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, maple syrup and cinnamon.
Arrange pear halves, cut side up, in a small, shallow baking dish.
Sprinkle with pecans.
Pour brown sugar mixture over pears and bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Serves 4.