Merry Christmas Grog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 firm ripe pears
4 c. cranberry juice
3 c. dry wine
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. raisins
6 inches total cinnamon sticks
1 whole nutmeg
6 whole cloves
1/2 c. cranberry liquor
cheesecloth
pear slices
cranberries

Preparation

Pierce pears twice with fork.
Wrap each pear in waxed paper. Twist ends to seal.
Microwave on High 4 minutes or until tender. Set aside still wrapped.