Autumn Dessert Recipe

By jeenikeen

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe pear or tart apple, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup water, divided
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon raisins, optional
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Dash ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 slices cinnamon bread, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, combine the pear, 1/4 cup water, sugar, raisins if desired, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until fruit is tender.

Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; add to fruit mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve warm over cinnamon toast.
Yield: 2 servings.