Spiced Pear Dessert

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022
AT our Bed and Breakfast we always serve some kind of fruit. This is an easy and delicious way to present fresh pears and our guests love it. --JoAnne Badger, Oakland, Maine

Ingredients

  • 1 large pear, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Dash ground cinnamon
  • Dash ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Arrange pear slices in a single layer in a microwave-safe dish. In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; spread over pears.
  2. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until tender. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 each: 138 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein.