BAKED PEARS WITH BANANAS

Baked Pears with Bananas image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 medium pears, peeled, halved and cored
2 cups orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
6 whole cloves
1 tablespoon orange liqueur, optional
2 medium bananas, sliced
3 tablespoons dried blueberries
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Place pears cut side down in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves and liqueur if desired; pour over pears., Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40 minutes, basting occasionally. Add bananas and blueberries; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until pears are tender. Garnish servings with yogurt, strawberries and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges