INGREDIENTS

2 cans (15 ounces each) Bartlett pear halves, in juice or light syrup

2 tablespoons margarine

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 cup maraschino cherries, halved

1/4 cup brandy, optional

METHOD

Drain pears, reserving all liquid. Melt margarine in medium frying pan. Stir in brown sugar, lemon juice, pumpkin pie spice and reserved pear liquid. Bring mixture to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, until mixture is reduced and thickened. Stir in pears and cherries; boil 5 minutes until mixture thickens. Transfer pears and sauce to serving dish. Meanwhile heat, but do not boil, brandy in a small saucepan. Light with a match and pour flaming brandy over pears to serve. ALTERNATIVE: Heat brandy to boiling and stir into pear mixture before transferring to serving dish.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

(PER SERVING)

Calories 171
Protein 1g
Carbohydrate 30g
Fiber 2g
Fat 4g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 54mg