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PEAR SAUCE

Serve Pear Sauce warm with cream or cold with whipped topping, sour cream or lowfat yogurt or over lowfat baked goods.

Makes 3 (1 cup) servings

Ingredients
• 6 cups pared, cored and cubed Pears, any variety
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Touch of nutmeg


Directions
(Microwave Method) Combine all ingredients in 2-quart microwave-safe measure or bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) 6 minutes. Stir pear mixture; rotate dish one-quarter turn and microwave at HIGH 6 to 8 minutes longer or until tender. Puree in blender or food processor.

(Conventional Method) Increase water to 1/2-cup with ingredients above; bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes or until pears are tender. Puree pears as above.


Nutritional analysis per 1/2 cup serving: Calories 57, Protein 0g, Fat 0g, Calories from Fat 0%, Carbohydrates 14g, Cholesterol 0mg, Fiber 2.4g, Sodium 0mg.

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