Spiced Pears

Fruit for dessert doesn't have to be boring! Try adding some granola, nuts  or heart healthy cereal for a bit of crunch and some added fiber.

Makes: 4 Servings

Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) pears, undrained (canned in their own juice, not syrup)
4 slices fresh ginger, peeled 
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp cinnamon
2 cups low-fat vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1. Drain liquid from pears into saucepan and add cinnamon. If using nutmeg and ginger, add that too.
2. Bring to boil; reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add pears and remove from heat. Chill in refrigerator. If ginger was used, remove it before serving.
4. Spoon pears and liquid over ice cream​

Photo Source: vgourmet.ca

​​Nutrition Information
Serving Size: ½ pear

Calories: 200
Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 60mg
Carbohydrates: 38g
Added Sugar: 13g
Fiber: 2g