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   This is an old recipe from deep in Carol's past. She's not sure who originally came up with it, but it's no less tasty for that. It's something that has been a fall tradition for us for quite a few years. It's surprising how well the sour cream combines with the orange and pear flavors.

                   Pears in Orange Sauce
                            Carol
4 pears
2 tsp orange zest
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
juice from 1/2 lemon
dash of salt
sour cream for serving

Instructions

Peel, core, and halve the pears.

In a saucepan mix other ingredients and boil for 5 minutes.

Place pears in a 2 qt casserole dish. Pour liquid over them. cover and bake at 400F for 30 minutes.

Remove pears and return liquid to saucepan. Boil for 10 minutes. Pour over pears then refrigerate.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream.