Apricot-Glazed Pears

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Course : Desserts
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

6 large Ripe -- firm fresh pears
1 cup Apple juice
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 tablespoon Butter or reduced-fat marg.
1 piece Cinnamon stick
12 ounces apricot preserves
 

Preparation:

Peel pears, leaving them whole with stem intact. Place in slow cooker. 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.