Pear Salad

1 large can Pear Halves, reserve juice
1 (8-oz.) package Cream Cheese, softened
1 (8oz.) container Cool Whip, thawed
1/2 cup finely chopped Pecans
1/4 cup Maraschino Cherries, quartered and drained well
2 Tbsp. Maple Syrup, can be imitation

Dry pear halves off gently with paper towels. Lay on tray and repeat the
process until all pears are done. here's a tip-------but a good brand,
they are in better shape than off brands. Beat cream cheese with maple
syrup until smooth with electric mixer. By hand, fold in nuts and chopped
cherries. Fold well. Spoon filling into pear halves using all of the
filling up. You just heap it up in the pears. Place a well drained half
of maraschino cherry cut side down on top of pear filling. Chill several
hours covered. Serve on a bed of lettuce on pretty salad plates.

footnote: If using for a dessert, zig-zag chocolate lines across dessert
plate and place pear in center of plate.

BonApetit" PattyG from Missouri

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