Monday, April 18, 2011

Baked Pears with Vanilla Yogurt and Granola

Baked Pears with Vanilla Yogurt and Granola

A simple and delicious fruit dessert!

Author: Recipe courtesy of 3-A-Day of Dairy


Serves: 4 person(s)
Yield: 4 x 1/2 pear servings

Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

      2 medium pears (Bartlett or D'Anjou pears)
      1/2 cup apple juice, no added sugar
      1 cup water
      1 Tbsp honey
      3 containers (6 oz each) nonfat, low-sugar vanilla yogurt (such as Dannon Light 'n Fit)
      1/2 cup low-fat granola
      4 mint leaves (optional)

Directions:

      Preheat oven to 375ºF.

      Cut pears in half lengthwise and remove core with a melon baller or small spoon. Place pears, cut side down, in a shallow baking dish just large enough to hold them.

      Pour apple juice and water over pears; drizzle with honey. Cover pan loosely with foil and bake about 35 minutes or until tender. While pears are baking, place granola in a shallow baking pan or pie plate and toast in oven 10 minutes; set aside.

      When pears are done, pour baking liquid into a small saucepan and reduce over medium heat until about 1/4 cup of syrup remains; set aside to cool.

      Line a colander with paper towels and place over bowl to catch drips. Pour yogurt into colander and allow to drain about 30 minutes.

      Divide yogurt among 4 shallow bowls. Place warm pear half, cut side up, over yogurt. Top with toasted granola and drizzle with syrup. Garnish with a mint leaf, if desired.

Nutritional Information
(Per Serving)

Calories:    170 cals
Kilojoules:    711 kJ
Fat:    0.8 g
Carbohydrates:    38.0 g
Protein:    5.1 g
Cholesterol:    3.5 mg
Sodium:    90 mg
Saturated Fat:    0.1 g
Fiber:    3.4 g
Calcium:    160.0 mg
Total Sugars:    24.3 g

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