Spiced Pears

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Warm, cozy, and oh-so-easy, these spiced pears are simmered in a sweet cinnamon and nutmeg syrup. Enjoy them on their own or as a delicious topping for breakfast favorites!

Ingredients

  • 1 can (16 ounces) pear halves
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Drain pears, reserving syrup; set the pears aside. In a small saucepan, combine the syrup, brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add pears and simmer for about 5 minutes more or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 156 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.

I try to serve a fruit dish with every breakfast to get some extra vitamins in our diet. Not only are these pears quick and easy to prepare, they're delicious!
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