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Spiced Baked Pears


During the coolest months, pears are at their peak and this dessert compliments them with seasonal spices and creamy yogurt. Simple yet elegant enough for the holidays – have them baking when guests arrive for the heavenly aroma.
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Created By: Elizabeth Olson, Princess Kay of the Milky Way, and her mother Laura Olson, Raylore Farms - Minnesota
Servings: 10
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
5 large firm-ripe pears, cut in half lengthwise, cored (about 2 ½ pounds)
¼ cup unsalted butter
¾ cup orange juice
3 cups lowfat vanilla yogurt


Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Spread evenly in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Lay pears, cut side down, in a single layer on top of sugar mixture. Dot with butter and pour orange juice evenly over fruit. Bake for 45 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and pears have softened.

Transfer pears to shallow bowls and spoon sauce from pan over top. Top each portion with 1/3 cup of yogurt.


Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Calories: 222
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 16mg
Sodium: 54mg
Carbohydrates: 41g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Protein: 4g
Calcium: 15% Daily Value