Baked Pears

 Ingredients

 6 pears, peeled, cored and cut in half

12 cloves

1/2 pound sugar

lemon peel

Process 

1. Place prepared pears in a pan with cloves, sugar, and enough water to cover. 

2. Bake in moderate oven (350) until tender, keeping pan covered. 

3. Place over a slow fire and let stew gently. 

4. Grate a little lemon peal over them and serve.