Maple Baked Pears

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F.

   Step 2

   Quarter the pears lengthwise, and remove the cores and stem ends. Cut each quarter in half lengthwise. Arrange in a 9 by 9-inch nonstick baking pan.

   Step 3

   Drizzle the syrup over the pears, and sprinkle with a little cinnamon. Scatter the walnuts over the pears.

   Step 4

   Bake until the pears are tender but not overcooked, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir the mixture well about 15 minutes into the baking time. Serve warm in shallow bowls or over frozen yogurt if desired.

2. variation

   Step 5

   Omit the walnuts; sprinkle the pears with about 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips once out of the oven.

3. nutrition information

   Step 6

   Calories: 221

   Step 7

   Total Fat: 4g

   Step 8

   Protein: 2g

   Step 9

   Carbohydrate: 42g

   Step 10

   Cholesterol: 0mg

   Step 11

   Sodium: 4mg