Spicy Coconut Pears - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (29 oz.) can pear halves
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. margarine
1/2 c. coconut, toasted

Preparation

Drain pears, reserving 1 cup liquid.
Combine 1/4 cup reserved liquid, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; stir until smooth.
Set aside.
Combine remaining 3/4 cup pear liquid, sugar, lemon juice and margarine in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Gradually stir in cornstarch mixture; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Arrange pears in an 8-inch square baking dish.
Pour sauce over pears; sprinkle with coconut.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes.