CURRIED PEARS

Curried Pears image

Provided by Outta Here

Categories Dessert

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (29 ounce) can pear halves, in juice
1/3 cup unsalted butter (or margarine)
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoons mild curry powder (more or less to taste)

Steps:

Drain pear halves and reserve 1/3 cup of the liquid.
Place pear halves in shallow, 1 1/2-quart, heat-resistant, glass baking dish.
In a small, heat-resistant, glass bowl, melt butter or margarine in microwave oven 30 seconds. Stir in reserved pear liquid, brown sugar and curry powder to taste.
Spread curry mixture over pears and heat, uncovered, in microwave oven 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
Serve warm with dollops of sour cream or plain yogurt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 40.6, Sodium 22.4, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 60, Protein 1