Ingredients

6 large Ripe, firm fresh pears
1 C. Apple juice
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 Tbsp. Butter or reduced-fat margarine.
1 Cinnamon stick
1-12 oz. jar apricot preserves

Cooking Instructions

Peel pears, leaving them whole with stem intact. Place in slow crock pot. Add apple juice, vanilla, butter and cinnamon stick. Cook on high for 3-4 hours. Remove pears with slotted spoon. Place in individual dessert dishes. Heat apricot preserves in small saucepan until melted. Top each pear with preserves sauce.
 
 
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