This sweet finale, from Karen Jurack of North Riverside, Illinois, is the perfect solution for pears that aren’t quite ripe. For a real treat, top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Broiled Pear Dessert
Broiled Pear Dessert
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yield
2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe pears, halved and cored
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds
- 1 tablespoon cold butter
Directions
- Brush pears with lemon juice; place on a broiler pan, cut side up.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and almonds; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pears. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
2 pear halves: 252 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 6g fiber), 2g protein.
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