1/3 c. butter
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
4 tsp. curry powder
1 lg. can pear halves
1 lg. can peach or apricot halves
1 med. can pineapple slices or chunks

Start heating oven to 325 degrees. Melt butter; add sugar and curry. Drain and pat fruits dry; place in 1 1/2 quart casserole; add butter mixture. Bake 1 hour, uncovered. Serve warm from casserole. 12 servings. Excellent with ham, lamb or poultry.

TO DO AHEAD: Flavor will be even better if dish stands covered in refrigerator and is then reheated. Leftover fruit may be reheated several times.