1 (29 oz.) can Barlett pears
1 (3 to 3 1/2 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
1/4 c. butter
Salt and pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 1/2 tbsp. flour
1 c. chicken broth
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. raisins

Drain pears, reserving 3/4 cup syrup. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Brown in butter. Transfer to baking dish.

Saute onion and garlic in drippings. Blend in curry, ginger and flour. Add reserved syrup, chicken broth, lemon juice and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth. Add raisins. Pour over chicken.

Cover pan and bake in 350 degree oven 45 minutes. Add pears, basting with sauce. Return to oven for 10 minutes. 4 to 6 servings.