Also good as a dessert.

1 lg. can pear leaves
1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon Jello
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 c. chopped pecans
1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip

Drain pears, reserving 1 cup juice. Heat juice to boiling; add Jello and stir to dissolve. Let partially chill. Mash pears and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip and Jello. Add pecans and stir. Put in dish or mold and chill until set.