Fall's Fragrant Fruit

Baked local pears with a fruit and nut stuffing is a 5 star dessert.  Awesome!  I love this recipe from USA Pears.  Tonight I added dried apricots to the mix:

Baked Stuffed Pears
(Serves 4)

2 Pears
Cut each pear lengthwise and scoop out the center.

2 Tbsp. Walnuts
1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
3 Dried Apricots
1/2 Piece Fresh Ginger, peeled 
2 tsp. Earth Balance Buttery Spread
Grind in food processor.
Stuff into center of pears.
Place in baking dish.

1 Tbsp. Honey
2 Tbsp. Water
1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice   
Mix and add to bottom of baking dish.  Bake at 350 degrees 20 minutes.

I added a little dream whip to my warm pear!