- Prep time 20 minutes
- Total time 45 minutes
- Portion size 4 servings
Ingredients
Method
In saucepan, combine 2 1⁄2 cups water, 6 tbsp maple syrup, sugar, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and lemon juice; bring to boil. Add pears to saucepan, submerging in liquid. Reduce heat; simmer until pears are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Using slotted spoon, remove pears from syrup and set aside. Strain syrup, discarding spices, and return to pan. Simmer for about 4 minutes or until thickened. Set aside.
In small saucepan, bring remaining maple syrup to boil; mix in lemon zest and almonds. In blender, purée almond mixture; stir in yogurt. Divide yogurt mixture among serving plates; place pear on top. Drizzle with reserved syrup, and garnish with a few extra sliced almonds.
Test Kitchen Tip: Use a melon baller to scoop out the centre of the pears, starting from the bottom.
Nutritional facts PER SERVING: about
- Iron 2 mg
- Fibre 4 g
- Sodium 20 mg
- Sugars 42 g
- Protein 4 g
- Calories 340
- Total fat 8 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 3 g
- Total carbohydrate 62 g
