Apricot-Glazed Pears
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This elegant but simple dessert bakes slow and easy and is always delicious.


Apricot-Glazed Pears

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Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Related Categories: Desserts, Low Calorie, Pears
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/3  cup
    apricot jam
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  • 4 
    medium pears, halved, peeled, and cored
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    Whipped cream (optional)
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    Ground nutmeg (optional)
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  • 1/4  cup
    orange juice
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Directions
1.
In a 2-quart rectangular baking dish stir together jam and orange juice. Place pears in dish, cut side down; spoon sauce over top. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F. oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender.
2.
Serve warm in individual dessert dishes. Spoon sauce over pears. If desired, top with whipped cream and nutmeg. Makes 4 servings.

Microwave Directions
Prepare as above except assemble in a microwave-safe square baking dish. Microwave, covered, on 100% power (high) for 6 to 9 minutes or until pears are tender, rearragning pears once. Serve as above.
Nutrition information
Calories 89, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 3 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 23%, Calcium 2%, Iron 4%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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