ginger waffles with sherried pear sauce ; waffles : ; 2 cups buttermilk pancake mix -lrb- check package directions for list of required ingredients. -rrb- ; 2 teaspoons ground ginger ; sherried pear sauce : ; 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch ; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar ; 1 cup apple juice ; 1/4 cup cream sherry ; 1 tablespoon margarine or butter ; 2 fresh bartlett pears , cored and sliced ; preheat waffle iron .