It's winter almost and this is when I like to make my baked pears. I cut the pears in half and take off the stem and cut out the seeds and core. Then I put a little Rum in the hollowed out space; or you can use rum flavoring. I put in a half of teaspoon of Smart Balance and some sweetener; a little brown sugar, stevia, or coconut sugar. You can add chopped pecans if you like them. I add a little water in the dish and bake them at 375 degrees for 45-60 minutes until they are soft. You can use Anjou pears or yellow pears. Serve warm with a little fat-free whipped cream.
I just read in a magazine where they added Marscapone cheese; that sounded good and I would add it the last 10 minutes of baking.
