Juicy baked pears

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Fresh Pears, halved and cored.
50millilitresUnsweentened Apple juice
2tablespoonsGrated Lemon zest
1tablespoonRaisins
3tablespoonsLemon juice
1teaspoonArrowroot
2tablespoonsWater
2teaspoonsCaster sugar
pinchGround Cloves
pinchGround Cinnamon

Directions

1. Arrange Pears, cut-side up, in a shallow baking dish.

2. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small jug and Microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutes or until clear and thick, stiring twice during cooking.

3. Pour the mixture over the Pear halves. Cover and Microwave for 3-6 minutes, or until the Pears are just tender, rearranging and basting them halfway thru cooking. Leave to stand for 5 minutes. Serve with the cooking juices.