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Apple and Pear Topping

3 large apples, peeled and sliced
1 medium pear, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons water, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream

In a large skillet, combine the apples, pear, brown sugar, 2
tablespoons water, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Cook and stir over

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Apple and Pear Topping cont.

medium heat for 4-7 minutes or until fruit is tender. In a small
bowl, combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into
skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until
thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve over ice
cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Yield: 3 cups.