Categories: Soups/stews, German 
      Yield: 2 servings 
  
      2 tb Raisins                             1    Inch cinnamon stick 
      1 tb Dry sherry                          1 ds Crush aniseed 
      2 sm Pears, cored, pared, and            2    Teaspoons. granulated sugar 
           -sliced                           1/2    Teaspoons. lemon juice 
  1 1/2 c  Water                           
  
  In small bowl combine raisins and sherry; set aside. 
   
  In 1-quart saucepan combine pears, water, cinnamon stick, and aniseed; 
  bring to a boil and cook until pears are very soft, about 15 minutes. 
  Remove cinnamon stick and let mixture cool. Transfer to blender container 
  and process until smooth; pour into bowl or container and stir in raisin 
  mixture, sugar, and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled. 
  Makes 2 servings.