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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 131.8
  • Total Fat: 2.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.9 mg
  • Sodium: 22.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
  • Protein: 2.7 g

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Caramelized Pears with Toasted Almonds and Yogurt


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Caramelized Pears with Toasted Almonds and Yogurt RECIPE

Introduction

Not only will this taste yummy, but it is a gorgeous presentation as well. You'll impress everyone! Not only will this taste yummy, but it is a gorgeous presentation as well. You'll impress everyone!

Ingredients

    • 3 ripe pears, scrubbed, quartered, cored and thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon unblanched almonds, sliced
    • 1/2 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt

Directions

1. Place a broiler rack about 3 inches from source of heat. Heat the broiler.

2. Arrange the pears in a shallow, flameproof dish in concentric circles, slightly overlapping each other. Sprinkle with the brown sugar.

3. Broil until the brown sugar has carmelized and pears begin to brown, about 5 minutes.

4. Sprinkle with the almonds and broil for about 1 minute or until almonds turn golden.

5. Serve warm, topping each serving with a dollop of vanilla yogurt.

Serves 4.

Reprinted with permission by Public Health – Seattle & King County




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  • FITMOMMY18


    11 of 14 people found this review helpful
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    Why doesn't the picture match the instructions?
    - 9/26/12

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  • SHELLPRO

    Very Good
    11 of 12 people found this review helpful
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    I used the Splenda Brown Sugar to lower calories & carbs- just as yummy! - 1/20/09

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  • KAYYAK1


    10 of 14 people found this review helpful
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    Why do some many of the pictures not correspond to the recipe?!?!?!?! - 9/25/12

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  • HIKENY


    9 of 10 people found this review helpful
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    I really wonder about these recipes. I agree with everyone about the pictures matching the recipe That is proof reading simple editing I don't think anyone from Sparkpeople ever look at the comments from spark people - 10/27/12

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  • NORASPAT


    8 of 12 people found this review helpful
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    Three pears halved is hard to serve 4 people.
    Much easier to eat if not cored.
    Recipe says sliced thinly but the pears shown are halved and not browned. - 9/25/12

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  • OOPSIEDAYZ

    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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    Delicious! Especially with a little cinnamon sprinkled over the top. Can't wait to make it again. - 2/4/09

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  • I_AM_EEVIE

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    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    "quartered, cored and thinly sliced" Once again the picture does not reflect the recipe. A lot of cooking is visual so it really helps if the picture reflects the recipe. Hopefully a member will submit a picture of their prepared recipe, made to spec. - 10/27/12

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  • GARIANNA1


    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    Your pictures don't show how the pear recipe calls for it...this pic shows just half of a pear in the recipe it says to cut thin slices.... - 10/27/12

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  • OVERACTIVEELBOW


    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    So where is the recipe that goes with the picture (half pear)
    ----OR-------
    Where is the picture that goes with the recipe(quartered sliced pear) - 10/27/12

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  • SNOEBUD


    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
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    I have done this with bananas w/o the nuts I will try this soon - 1/20/09

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  • BRENDAGAIL9


    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    I. too, am tired of the pictures not matching the recipe. To copy this is a waste of ink because the picture is a lie. Where is Chef Meg? Does she read these comments? - 10/27/12

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  • LAMEJOR5


    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    I agree, slightly confusing with the recipe being different from the picture. Should I be peeling the pear like the photo or leave the skin because the directions doesn't say so? - 10/27/12

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  • SUSIEQ911


    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    Once again the picture doesn't match the recipe. Come on SparkPeople, get it together.
    - 10/27/12

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  • PEACHJAM6288

    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    Loved it. Was a nice alternative to all the plain fruits that I constantly eat, and made me feel a bit decadent! - 9/17/09

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  • SANDYBILLINGS


    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    My husband liked it too! We only did the pears and not he almonds or yogurt. Very good and satisfied my sweet tooth. - 1/31/09

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  • BRATS4


    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    this is great.pears are one of my favorite fruits.i used splenda brown sugar.my hubby even liked them - 1/20/09

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  • KHEAL1

    Incredible!
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    I make this all the time. It is so tasty and the kids love it. - 7/25/08

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  • GRAMPIAN


    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Shame the recipe won't produce what's in the picture! - 10/28/12

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  • MARSHA48

    Good
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    I am sure there are those who like/love this one, it just isn't for me. - 7/28/08

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  • THEESLADY


    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    I had forgotten about this recipe (I tried it several times over the past few years) - I prepared the pears again today, and I not only enjoyed them, but was impressed with how great the finished dish looked!!!!! Bet I won't forget this one again. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! - 9/25/12

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  • HEALTHYDESIRE

    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    This was very good and is the perfect sweet tooth remedy. - 4/17/10

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  • TANYA1985

    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    i have trird this and i love it. I never eat pears until i fund this in one of my mom's cookbooks. and now it is here. it is a really good recipe. - 1/20/09

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  • MIAMI_GURL15

    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Very tasty, thanks for sharing! - 1/20/09

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  • SPARKLE72023

    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    This is something the entire family will enjoy on those cold days. So delicious and easy to make. - 1/20/09

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  • M77355


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    Sounds easy to do in a toaster oven and delicious! - 11/14/12

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  • 1GROVES2


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    I agree with everyone about the picture and to the one that said she didn`t think SP ever read the comments, well I know they read one of mine....I said the recipe was nasty and they deleted it!....SP is just too busy thinking of ways to get more ads on their space to care about pictures and recipes - 11/12/12

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  • LOVEDBY2


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    Incredible. Thanks for all the great recipes. I go through the daily recipes and save what I want. - 10/27/12

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  • FLORIDA33

    Very Good
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    This is great! I have done another version with broiled pears topped with ricotta cheese and a drizzle of good balsamic vinegar.
    Sounds strange but is wonderful.
    - 10/27/12

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  • PATRICIAANN46


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    Delicious.........I used Splenda Brown Sugar as my husband has Type II diabetes. - 10/27/12

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  • KATHRYNLP

    Good
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Looks good! - 10/27/12

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  • EVANIAN


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    has anyone tried this recipe with apples? - 10/27/12

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  • LEANJEAN6


    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    tasty-looks good-- - 10/27/12

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  • SUSANELAINE3


    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    Sounds wonderful! Can't wait to try it. - 6/4/09

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  • ISHIIGIRL


    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    mmm sounds heavenly - 6/4/09

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  • AMORESEGRETO


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    I have 2 pear trees in my yard but usually give the pears away because there are way too many to eat. This sounds like a recipe I'll really like so now I'm looking forward to the trees bearing fruit again so I can try it. - 1/20/09

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  • LOLAHURAS

    Incredible!
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    i can use the splinda brown sugar and i love vanilla yogart - 1/20/09

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  • LEAHHAMPTON

    Incredible!
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Delicious! - 1/20/09

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  • SHIRLEY721


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    WOW,this sounds really great.Now to find some nice ripe pears. - 1/20/09

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  • TOPKITTY


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    I can't wait to try this. I think it would be best with bosc pears. - 1/20/09

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  • DMSGLASS


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    This sounds really good. We don't usually eat desserts, but always have fruit with our dinner. I'll have to try this as an alternative. - 1/20/09

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  • LLBRCFAN


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    What a wonderful way to get friends to eat fruit by serving this for special occasions. But using low cal brown sugar will be much healthier. - 1/20/09

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  • BETSYD


    0 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    When I have great pears, I hate to do this to them. What's wrong with a lovely pear by itself? I 'd use it on ones that aren't at their best. - 1/20/09

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  • SUMMBUN


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Sounds like something worth trying - 7/25/08

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  • LORRIBECKER1


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    delicious - 7/24/08

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  • MSTEWART1959


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    IT WAS REALLY GOOD - 7/24/08

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  • SASSYSACY


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    I really can't wait to make this, especially for company. Think I'd sub lite frozen yogurt instead! - 7/24/08

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  • DEENIE0581


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    but it sounds wonderful!! - 1/28/08

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  • PATRICIA441


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Changed to Sweet and Low Brown Sugar and Non fat Vanilla Yogart. VCut the calories down even more - 1/20/08

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  • TIGERBABY777


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    Sounds like a great desert to share with my grand kids I'm going to make this one! Thank you. - 1/20/08

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  • CUDDLESUK

    O.K.
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    a delicious low fat/low calorie dessert, ideal if you want something sweet. My guests loved it! - 1/20/08

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