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South Beach Diet Ginger Pears




Source of Recipe


Adapted from The South Beach Diet, by Dr. Arthur Agatson (Rodale Press, 2003)


Recipe Introduction


"There are only 110 calories per serving in this tasty recipe from the best-selling South Beach Diet, and we think you’ll love the autumn flavor of these baked pears with their crunchy ginger topping."




List of Ingredients




4 medium pears, peeled, halved, and cored
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup finely crushed gingersnaps
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons butter or margarine



Recipe



Preheat the oven to 350F. Place the pear halves, cut side up, in a 12” x 7” x 2” baking dish.

Drizzle the orange juice over the pears.

In a small bowl, combine the gingersnaps, walnuts, and the margarine or butter.


Sprinkle over the pears. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the fruit is tender.

Serves 8.