Spiced Pears

• 6 large pears
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon
• 12 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 2 tablespoons ouzo
• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water

1. peel pears leaving stem intact.
2. core each pear.
3. mix all other ingredients(except puff pastry and egg).
4. cut pastry into 6 pieces.
5. cut each piece into X shape.
6. place 1 pear in centre of each X.
7. fill each pear with mixture.
8. fold up each side of X to cover pear overlapping.
9. brush with water to close.
10. brush all over with egg/water mixture.
11. place on parchment-lined baking tray and bake at 400 for about 210 minutes until golden brown.
12. Serve with cream or custard.

pears, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, raisins, ouzo, pastry, egg, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spiced-pears-170584 (may not work)