Maple Pears
These buttery baked pears enjoy round-the-clock popularity. They bring ease and elegance to dessert or breakfast. —Amelia Ginett, Sodus, New York4 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 3 medium pears, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- TOPPING:
- 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) vanilla yogurt
- 4-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Transfer to a
- greased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35
- minutes or until pears are tender.
- In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Serve with warm
- pears. Yield: 4 servings.