Cinnamon Poached Pears

2 cups apple or orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 firm, ripe pears such as Bartlett
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)

In large (10-in.) skillet, combine juice, sugar and cinnamon; mix well. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Peel pears, cut in half and remove cores. Add pears to syrup; cover. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove pears from skillet using Nylon Slotted Spoon. Cool slightly. Serve pears with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired. Yield: 4 servings

Nutrients per serving: (1 half pear): Calories 110, Total Fat .5 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 0 mg, Fiber 2 g

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