Baked Pears - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. finely chopped dried apricots
1/4 c. finely chopped pecans
4 Tbsp. margarine
2 large ripe pears
1/4 c. maple syrup

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine apricots and pecans.
Use fork to mash 1 tablespoon margarine into fruit.
Set aside.
Cut pears in half. Dip out core, leaving 1/2-inch hole in each piece.
Place in a 9-inch square baking dish.
Fill each pear with apricot mixture. In measuring cup:
place syrup and remaining 3 tablespoons of margarine, melted.
Microwave until pears are tender.
Baste at least once.
(Or bake in conventional oven.)