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While it is fantastic to indulge on decadent treats during the holidays, it helps to have a few healthy alternatives up your sleeve.  Pears are at the peak of their season and can be found easily at your local farmer’s market.  The warm sweetness of this dish epitomizes the holiday season.  Be sure to invite your kids into the kitchen to help you prepare this healthy holiday treat!

Roasted Pears with Cinnamon

2 large pears, ripe but not too soft
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Halve and core pears.
3. Fit 4 pear halves in a baking dish just big enough so that pears fit snugly.
4. Fill each cavity with ½ teaspoon brown sugar and sprinkle cinnamon over the tops.
5. Roast about 20-30 minutes until pears release their juice and sugar melts.
6. Serve warm.

Servings: 4

CALL THE KIDS:

• Measure brown sugar
• Put sugar in the cavity and sprinkle with cinnamon

Nutrition (per serving): 58.3 calories; 1% calories from fat; 0.1g total fat; 0.0mg cholesterol; 1.9mg sodium; 109.6mg potassium; 15.5g carbohydrates; 2.9g fiber; 10.4g sugar; 12.6g net carbs; 0.3g protein.