Autumn Baked Pears

By blum099

Here's an excellent recipe to keep in mind for your year-end holiday menu. It's also nice to make on a chilly fall day. These baked pears work well as a sweet side dish or a delightfully healthy dessert. With just a few ingredients, this recipe offers elegance in simplicity.


Serving Size 1/2 pear - Recipe makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108
From fat 27

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
5%
Saturated Fat 0.3g
<1%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 3mg
<1%
Total Carbohydrate 16g
5%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 12g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0.3%
Vitamin C 13%
Calcium 3%
Iron 4%

* % Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

• 2 pears, cored
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup fruit juice (orange, apple, cranberry, etc.)
• 2 Tbs. maple syrup
• 1 tsp. cardamom
• 2 Tbs. walnuts

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cut pears in halves or quarters and take core out; place them in a baking dish with sides.
Mix together wine, juice, syrup and spices in small bowl.
Pour liquid over pears and put them into an oven at 350 degrees F.
Remove pears after about 10 minutes and spoon some liquid over the tops to make sure they don't dry out; add walnuts, and put dish back in oven for another 10 minutes, or until pears are soft.