| Low Calorie Caramel Pears with Cream
Categories: Low Calorie, Easter, Holiday, Caramel, Pears
With Easter on the horizon, keep this recipe in mind for a delightful holiday dessert. Select pears that are ripe but not mushy.2 tablespoons each of plain low-fat yogurt and thawed frozen dairy whipped topping
1/2 teaspoon each of grated orange peel and brandy extract
2 small pears, poached
2 teaspoons each of granulated sugar and margarine
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of water |
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In small bowl combine yogurt, topping, orange peel and brandy extract; cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Peel, core and quarter each pear. In small nonstick skillet heat sugar over very low heat until melted and golden, being careful not to let it burn; stir in margarine and vanilla. Add pears and cook, gently stirring constantly and turning each quarter until coated on all sides. Using slotted spoon, transfer 4 quarters to each of 2 dessert dishes; keep warm. Add water to pan juices and, stirring constantly, bring to a boil; pour half of mixture over each portion of pears, then top each with half of yogurt mixture. Serve immediately. Makes 2 servings
Each serving provides: 1 Fat Exchange; 1 Fruit Exchange; 45 calories Optional Exchange. serving: 171 calories, 1 g protein, 6 g fat, 30 g carbohydrate, 54 mg sodium, 1 mg
cholesterol.
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