One of Ken’s Favorites

Ken loved fruit.  Each winter he would buy pears.  And when a bunch ripened all at once he would bake them!  His recipe: Halve lengthwise and with a small spoon scoop out core.  Place cut side up on a baking pan.  Place small pieces of butter on pears.  Drazzle (a Ken word) the pears with maple syrup and brandy.  Sprinkle with ground cloves.  Bake and serve.  Leftovers are great warmed in the warming oven of the cook stove