Ingredients

6 medium pears, halved and cored2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1-1/2 cups white wine or white grape juice1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup cranberry juice2 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons grated lemon zestCreme fraiche or whipped cream

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°. Place pears in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, cut side up. Top with cranberries.

In a small saucepan, combine wine, sugar, cranberry juice, butter and lemon zest; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; spoon over pears.

Bake, covered, 30-35 minutes or until pears are tender, basting occasionally. Serve with creme fraiche.