Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   8                    canned bartlett pear halves
   1      package       gingerbread mix -- (14 1/2 oz.)
   1      cup           pear syrup
                        *** LEMON SAUCE***
     1/3  cup           sugar
   4      teaspoons     cornstarch
     3/4  cup           water
   1      tablespoon    butter
   3      tablespoons   fresh lemon juice

Preparation:

1. Drain pear halves, reserving syrup. 2. Prepare gingerbread mix according to package directions, using 1 cup pear syrup for liquid. 3. Place each pear half cut side up in bottom of greased 6-ounce custard cup; cover with batter and bake in preheated 350 F. oven 25 to 30 minutes or until done. 4. Let stand 15 minutes; turn out of custard cups. Serve warm with Lemon Sauce. Lemon Sauce 1. Combine sugar with cornstarch; stir in water. 2. Bring to a boil, cooking until thickened. Add butter and lemon juice; serve warm.