SPICED HONEY PEARS

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Take one bite of these spiced pears whipped up by our Test Kitchen and enjoy a scrumptious burst of flavors that will warm you up on even the chilliest winter nights.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

6 medium ripe pears
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Cut a 3/4-in. slice off the top of each pear, reserving tops. Core pears, leaving bottoms intact. Cut 1/8-in. slice from bottoms to level if necessary. Drizzle insides of each pear with 1 teaspoon of honey. Combine five-spice powder and cinnamon; sprinkle inside pears. Replace pear tops., Arrange pears upright in a shallow 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, for 4-7 minutes or until pears are tender, turning every 2 minutes. Serve warm with juices spooned over pears.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.