Breakfast Treat

12 California dried figs

3 Fresh pears -- cored

1 t Cinnamon

1/2 c Brown sugar

2 c Hot water

Arrange figs and cored, halved pears in casserole. Sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar. Add water. Cover tightly and bake in moderate oven (375 degrees F.) for 25 minutes or until pears and figs are tender. Serve warm with top milk, if desired, right from its baking dish. Serves 4-6. Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias