Instructions: Peel pears and leave whole with stem attached. Place into saucepan and pour cranberry juice over them. Add spices and Honey. Simmer, turning pears occasionally until pears are tender but still hold thrir shape.

About 15 to 20 minutes. Remove pears and bring syrup to a boil, Boil until there are 2 cups left. Remove spices, stir in cornstarch mixture

(corstarch & water), stir over moderate heat until sauce thicken. Spoon sauce over pears and serve warm. Garnish with mint leaves.

Serves 4 to 8

Use any left over sauce t o pep up broiled smoked ham or chicken.

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