FRESH PEAR SAUCE FOR ICE CREAM

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Number Of Ingredients 6

2 firm Bartlett pears (about 1 1/4-lb)
3/4 cup frozen white grape juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 pints GUILT FREE nonfat ice cream (Praline Pecan Crunch, Strawberry or Vanilla)
6 sprigs fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

1. Peel, quarter core and dice pears. Combine pears with thawed concentrate and lemon juice in medium saucepan. Bring to simmer. Cook uncovered, over medium-low heat until pears are soft, about 20 minutes.2. Remove saucepan from heat stir in extract. Pour into container to cool. Refrigerate until cold.3. Scoop 1/2 cup (4-oz) ice cream into each dessert bowl or cup. Spoon 1/3 cup pear mixture over ice cream. Garnish with mint.EXCHANGES3 CarbohydratePYRAMID SERVINGS2 Fruit1/2 Milk1/2 SweetNUTRITION FACTSCalories 200 Calories from Fat 4Fat 0 g Saturated Fat 0 gCholesterol 0 mgSodium 88 mgCarbohydrate 49 g Dietary Fiber 2 g Sugars 34 gProtein 4 g

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