Pork Chops with Spiced Pear Sauce

Directions

1. Drain pears, reserving 3/4 cup syrup. In a small bowl stir together pear syrup, raisins, sherry, orange marmalade, nutmeg, salt, ginger and pepper; set aside. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chops 2 minutes on each side; add pears and sherry mixture to skillet. Cover tightly; cook over low heat for 5-6 minutes, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F. Remove chops and pears to serving platter; allow to rest 3 minutes and keep warm.
2. In a small bowl combine cold water and cornstarch; stir into mixture in skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Spoon sauce over chops and pears.