Pears With Maple Syrup, Pecans and Cranberries - Microwave

Ingredients

• 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored & halved
• 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3 ounces pecan nuts, broken roughly
• ice cream or creme fraiche, to serve

Directions

1. 1

   Microwave method:.

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   Place the peeled, cored and halved pears into a microwaveable dish. Place them cut side down.

3. 3

   Scatter the dried cranberries over the pears.

4. 4

   Pour 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup over the pears & cranberries & cover with microwaveable cling film.

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   Microwave on High for 3 minutes until softened, stirring half way through.

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   Uncover and leave to cool off slightly for a few minutes.

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   Stir the pecan nuts through the syrup.

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   Spoon into serving dishes making sure EVERYONE gets some nutty syrup & cranberries! (1 pear - 2 halves per person!).

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   Drizzle over the remaining maple syrup.

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    Serve with ice cream or creme fraiche. Yoghurt is nice with this dessert too.

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    Oven baking method:.

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    Pre-heat oven to 200 C or 400°F.

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    Follow recipe as above, making sure the dish is oven proof!

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    Bake for about 45 minutes or until pears are soft but still holding their shape.

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    Mix in nuts as before and serve as before.

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    (These can also be cooked in a deep frying pan, skillet or wok on top of the stove with a lid placed over them; Bring them to a slow boil and then simmer gently for about 30 - 45 minutes. Serve as before.).