Spiced Pears

Directions

1. 1
   peel pears leaving stem intact.
2. 2
   core each pear.
3. 3
   mix all other ingredients(except puff pastry and egg).
4. 4
   cut pastry into 6 pieces.
5. 5
   cut each piece into X shape.
6. 6
   place 1 pear in centre of each X.
7. 7
   fill each pear with mixture.
8. 8
   fold up each side of X to cover pear overlapping.
9. 9
   brush with water to close.
10. 10
    brush all over with egg/water mixture.
11. 11
    place on parchment-lined baking tray and bake at 400 for about 210 minutes until golden brown.
12. 12
    Serve with cream or custard.