DESSERT PEARS

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Terri Casteel of Fairfax, Virginia uses a touch of vanilla to turn fruit and berry flavors into a delightful dessert. This four-ingredient treat is a pear-fect way to top off dinner without spending lots of time in the kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 medium pears, peeled, halved and cored
1/4 cup cranberry juice
1/4 cup strawberry preserves
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Place pear halves in an 11x7-in. dish. In a small bowl, mix the cranberry juice, preserves and vanilla until blended; pour over pears. Microwave, covered, on high for 7-9 minutes or until pears are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.