Rinse them in water, cut them in half, remove pits or use a melon baller to scoop out core of the pears. You may have to experiment to find what works best in your model. Cut across one side of the spiral making rings and dip in a cinnamon and sugar mixture and place on trays. These make wonderful gifts in recyled jars with decorated or fabric covered lids tied with raffia. Best with the sour varieties.
Bananas are good too.
Just peel and slice and arrange on trays. Depending on the bananas these vary in stickiness, but don't expect the crunchy, dry kind sold in stores. I usually spray the tray with PAM or wipe it lightly with vegetable oil so the fruit is easier to remove. Apricots turned out hard and squash-y tasting using this method. Tammi, ND Straw-Apples Blend one cup apple juice with one package of frozen strawberries.