Raisin-Sauced Pears

• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
• 18 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 Tbs. slivered almonds
• 3 ripe medium Bartlett pears, cored and halved

1. Combine all ingredients except pears in microwave-safe 2-cup measure or bowl.
2. Microwave on high power until slightly thickened, 1 1/2 to 3 minutes; stir twice during cooking.
3. Place pears cut side up in round baking dish, with large end of pears toward outside of dish.
4. Pour sauce over pears.
5. Microwave on high 5 1/2 to 6 minutes or until pears are tender.
6. Serve warm.

brown sugar, cornstarch, dry mustard, ground cloves, orange juice, water, raisins, almonds, bartlett

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/raisin-sauced-pears/ (may not work)