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Tropical Stuffed Pears Recipe

Deborah Reno of Central City, Kentucky fills pear halves with a sweet and creamy concoction of pineapple, coconut and pecans. "This tempting dessert is special enough for guests but so easy to make. You can serve it after a quick lunch or dinner," she says.

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Tropical Stuffed Pears Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 6-7 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 can (29 ounces) pear halves, drained
Lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

In a bowl, combine the sour cream, pineapple, marshmallows, coconut and pecans. Place pears on lettuce if desired; spoon pineapple mixture into the center of each. Yield: 6-7 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 325 calories, 16 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 61 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Tropical Stuffed Pears in Quick Cooking March/April 1998, p11