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MyPlate Poached Pears with Cinnamon and Vanilla

MyPlate Poached Pears with Cinnamon and Vanilla

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<p>A sweet, decadent treat that is surprisingly light and easy to prepare. Here, sweet GOYA® <a title="Pear Halves in Heavy Syrup" href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/confectionery/fruits-in-syrup#pear-halves-in-heavy-syrup" data-id="8473">Pear Halves</a> are infused with the bold flavors of cinnamon, fresh ginger, cloves and a hint of vanilla. Serve with non-fat frozen yogurt and raisins, and watch your whole family indulge in this delicious, guilt-free dessert!</p>

Total Time

40m

Prep Time:5m

Yields:8 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cans
(15.25 oz. each)

GOYA® Pear Halves in Heavy Syrup

2

GOYA® Cinnamon Sticks

¼"

<p><span>piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced</span></p>

5

GOYA® Whole Cloves

¼ cup

<p><span>raisins</span></p>

2 tsp.

<p><span>vanilla extract</span></p>

4 cups

<p><span>non-fat frozen yogurt, for serving</span></p>

Directions

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Step 1

<p>Add contents of cans of pear halves to medium saucepot over medium-high heat. Add cinnamon, ginger and cloves; bring liquid to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until spices are fragrant and flavors begin to seep into pears, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat.</p>

Step 2

<p>Stir in raisins and vanilla; cover pot. Let sit until raisins are plump, about 20 minutes more.</p>

Step 3

<p>To serve, transfer one pear half and 1 tbsp. raisins to serving dish. Top fruit with 1 tbsp. spiced syrup. Serve with frozen yogurt, if desired.</p> <p>Serving: 1 pear half, 1 tbsp. raisins, 1 tbsp. syrup and ½ cup frozen yogurt</p>
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Pear Halves in Heavy Syrup
Pear Halves in Heavy Syrup
Cinnamon Sticks
Cinnamon Sticks
Whole Cloves
Whole Cloves
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<p>Let’s face it – it wouldn’t be a party without dessert! So swap out some of the usual calorie-laden sweets for lighter desserts made with natural fruit.</p>

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Under 40 minutes

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