Instructions: Peel, halve lengthwise, and core pears and arrange them cut side down in a ceramic bakirig dish. In a nonmetallic bowl, combine the pomegranate syrup, lemon juice, cinna- mon, and cloves. Pour the mixture over the pears and bake in a preheated moderate oven (350 degrees), basting frequently for 45 minutes or until pears are tendeL Serves 6.

(Note: Cored and peeled apples or ba- nanas cut in half lengthwise may be substi- tuted for the pears. The cooking time for bananas is 15 minutes Can serve these spiced fruits with a dollop of sour cream.)

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