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Caramelized pears

Recipe Information

Description:
Caramelized pears is a delicious American recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 15 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 15 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Pears
Category Fruit
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Dessert; Side Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Method Broiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced

  • 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon sliced almonds

  • 1/2 cup low fat vanilla-flavored yogurt

Directions

  • Heat a broiler and put a broiler rack about 3-5 inches away from the heat source.

  • Place the pears in a flameproof dish and sprinkle with brown sugar. Broil for about 5 minutes, or until the brown sugar is caramelized and the pears are slightly brown.

  • Sprinkle the almonds on top and broil for another minute or until the almonds turn golden brown.

  • Place each pear in a serving dish and top with vanilla yogurt.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 132 cal

  • Total fat: 2g

  • Saturated fat: <1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 2mg

  • Sodium: 23mg

  • Potassium: 299mg

  • Carbohydrate: 28g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Protein: 3g