Roasted pears are a simple dessert on their own, or top with lightly sweetened mascarpone for a more decadent treat.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

2-3 pears (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Peel, core and cut pears into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Toss the pear slices with lemon juice in a large bowl; add sugar and toss once again. Transfer to a baking pan large enough to hold the slices in a single layer. Roast, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until the pears are tender and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 84 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 3 g fiber; 0 mg sodium; 5 mg potassium.
1 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings

These were pretty good, although I did add nutmeg to them. My 7 and 4 year old loved them; I even blended one up for my 9mo old!

Maureen, Peculiar, MO