Vanilla Coconut Pears

By loriarnold

Ingredients

• 3 (15 ox) cans chopped pears, undrained
• 2 TBSP cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 TBSP bourbon
• 2 TBSP butter
• 1/3 cup flaked coconut, toasted
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Drain pears, reserving 1 1/4 cup liquid. Set pears aside. Combine 1/4 cup reserved liquid with cornstarch, vanilla, and cinnamon, stirring until smooth.

Combined 1 cup liquid with sugar, bourbon, and buttin in small saucepan, gradually stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts and sauce is thickened.

Place pears in ungreased 8 inch square baking dish. Pour sauce over pears. sprinkle with coco nut and pecans.

Bake, uncovered at 350 for 18 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm. Yield 6 servings