Wow, am I really on Day 40?? So just outside my window is a pear tree that tends to be a little touch and go when it comes to producing fruit. This year, I'm happy to say there is an abundance of Bosc pears that must be eaten. Tonight I decided to make baked pears. The only problem was that I had almost none of the ingredients required, and since it's a Sunday afternoon, I have absolutely no desire to go to the store. Some of the key ingredients necessary included: apple juice, granola, dried mixed fruit, and a number of other less crucial items. My stubborn personality kicked in to high gear and I a. used orange juice b. made my own granola and c. settled for dried cranberries. The result? Perfection. Don't tell me I can't whip up a little something with a little creativity and ingenuity.
Recipe: Serves 4
- 2 large Bosc pears
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or dried mixed fruit (such as Sun-Maid Fruit Bits)
- 1/4 cup low-fat granola
- 1/4 cup apple juice
Directions
1. Peel pears; cut in half lengthwise. Use a melon baller or grapefruit spoon to remove core and seeds, creating a hollow.
2. Place pear halves, with cut sides up, in a glass pie plate. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over pears.
3. Combine cranberries and granola; mound into hollows of the pear halves. Pour the apple juice in and around pear halves. Cover dish loosely with wax paper.
4. Cook in microwave on HIGH 6-8 minutes or until the pears are tender when pierced with a knife. Let stand in the dish 5 minutes. Use a large slotted spoon to transfer the pears to serving plates.
Nutrition Facts (approx)
per serving: 176 calories, 2 grams fat, 3 grams protein, 40 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 16 mg cholesterol, 1 mg iron, 32 mg sodium, 78 mg calcium
Recipe adapted from Health.com
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