Baked Pears.
Sweet pears may be baked just as sweet apples are—i. e., steamed without being pared or cored.
Or,
If large, cut in half, put into a deep dish, with a very little water; sprinkle them with sugar, and put a few cloves, or bits of cinnamon, or a pinch of ginger among them. Cover closely, and bake until tender.