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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Slice pears in half, lengthwise and remove the seeds and most of the center, using a spoon.
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The idea here is to make a hole for the i 1/2stuffingi 1/2, but be careful not to break through to the other side, or bruise the pear.
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Place pears skin side down in a greased, shallow baking dish (use a pat of the softened butter), and squeeze the juice of one half of the orange over each pear slice liberally.
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In a bowl, toss nuts in with the softened butter, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and ground cloves, until well combined.
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'Stuff' each pear half with spice nut mixture; place in oven and bake for 30 minutes; remove from oven, and drizzle the juice of the other half of orange or clementine over the pears halfway thru the baking process.
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Bake for an additional 30 minutes until brown, bubbly and fragrant.
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For the Raspberry Gel: In a small saucepan, add 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil.
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Grate in the rind of the orange, and add the raspberries.
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Reduce flame to medium low and heat mixture for about 30 minutes, stirring often to break up the berries.
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The 'gel' is done when the consistency is that of a thick syrup, or jelly.
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Remove from heal, and squeeze the juice of the orange into the raspberry gel, while still hot, and stir in to mix well.
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Remove pears from oven and drizzle with the warm Raspberry Gel.
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Serve warm and enjoy!
