Dessert

Caramelized Pears with Toasted Almonds and Yogurt is for Dessert.

Caramelized Pears with Toasted Almonds and Yogurt takes several minutes to prepare.

Caramelized Pears with Toasted Almonds and Yogurt takes several minutes to cook.

Caramelized Pears with Toasted Almonds and Yogurt makes servings.

The ingredients for Caramelized Pears with Toasted Almonds and Yogurt are:

• 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

Here is how you make Caramelized Pears with Toasted Almonds and Yogurt:

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

The nutritional information for Caramelized Pears with Toasted Almonds and Yogurt is:

• 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