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Baked Pears

Neatly wipe and cut six medium, sound winter pears in halves, lengthwise; carefully cut away the cores with a knife. Place them on a tin with half gill cold water and one teaspoon butter; then dredge two tablespoons granulated sugar over them. Place in a hot oven to bake for thirty minutes or till soft, being careful to baste them frequently with their own liquor. Remove, dress on a hot dish, pour the juice over and serve. The addition of a pony of rum, cognac or Swiss kirsch, when the water is poured in, will give an excellent flavour.