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Saucy Apples 'n' Pears
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 360 Minutes
Ready In: 405 Minutes
Servings: 8
Serve over pound cake or ice cream.
Ingredients:
3 cooking apples (1 1/2 lb.)
3 ripe pears (1 1/2 lb.)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks (3-inch)
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Directions:
1. Core and slice apples and pears; place in a 5-quart slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle with lemon juice, tossing to coat well.
3. Combine butter and brown sugar; spoon over fruit.
4. Add cinnamon sticks, raisins, and pecans; drizzle with maple syrup and stir gently.
5. Cook, covered, on LOW, 3 hours.
6. Combine cornstarch and water, stirring well; stir into fruit mixture.
7. Cook, covered, on LOW, 3 hours or until fruit is tender.
8. Remove and discard cinnamon sticks; serve topping over ice cream or pound cake.
By RecipeOfHealth.com