RUBY PEARS

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Cranberry sauce gives a sweet-tart taste to pear halves in this spiced side dish that's perfect for fall. "It's excellent with chicken or pork dishes and can be enjoyed hot or cold," says Kathy Ginn of Washington Court House, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 5-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 can (29 ounces) pear halves, drained
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Place pears cut side up in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through. , Spoon sauce over pears. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.