- 4 pears – peeled, cored and halved
- 1/4 cup cranberry juice
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Place pears in a 9-in. square microwave-safe dish. Combine the cranberry juice, preserves and vanilla; pour over pears. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on high for 7-9 minutes or until pears are tender.