Set crock pot to high - Peel pears. Core pears from bottom, leaving stems attached. Place in slow cooker so it stands upright
Mix remaining ingredients except cornstarch and orange juice in a bowl and pour over pears.
Cover and cook on high heat for 2.5 hours
Remove pears from cooker
Mix cornstarch and orange juice place into the crock pot - Cover and cook on high heat setting about 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Pour Sauce Over Pears
Recipe by Budget Savvy Diva at https://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2012/12/slow-cooker-maple-sauced-pears-recipe/