Curried Pears

Serve as a side to Indian food, or as an unusual dessert. Quick and easy in the microwave.

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (29 ounce) can  pear halves, in juice
• 1⁄3 cup unsalted butter (or margarine)
• 3⁄4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2  teaspoons mild curry powder (more or less to taste)

Directions

1. Drain pear halves and reserve 1/3 cup of the liquid.
2. Place pear halves in shallow, 1 1/2-quart, heat-resistant, glass baking dish.
3. In a small, heat-resistant, glass bowl, melt butter or margarine in microwave oven 30 seconds. Stir in reserved pear liquid, brown sugar and curry powder to taste.
4. Spread curry mixture over pears and heat, uncovered, in microwave oven 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
5. Serve warm with dollops of sour cream or plain yogurt, if desired.