PEARS IN ORANGE SAUCE

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This is one of my favorite easy desserts to serve to guests. There is hardly any prep involved, and everyone enjoys it after a big meal.-Audrey Friberg, Fridley, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) pear halves
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1 cinnamon stick (1 inch)
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 Pirouette cookies or cookies of your choice

Steps:

Drain pears, reserving liquid; set pears aside. Place liquid in a small saucepan; add the orange juice concentrate, cinnamon stick and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add pears; cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until heated through. , Discard cinnamon stick. Spoon pears into dessert dishes; drizzle with sauce. Dollop with cream cheese and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve with cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.