Broiled Pears with Maple Vanilla Walnuts & Cranberries
Makes 6 servings (1/2 pear each)

INGREDIENTS
3 pears, halved
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
3 Tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup dried cranberries
Salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Pre-heat broiler.
2. With melon baller scoop seeds from pear.
3. Place pear halves flesh-side down on cookie sheet and broil for 12-15 minutes, until pears are tender.
4. In skillet over medium heat toss walnuts and maple syrup for 3 minutes, until walnuts are toasted and syrup is reduced and sticking to walnuts.
5. Add vanilla extract, cranberries, and salt to walnuts and sauté for 1 additional minute.
6. Fill broiled pear halves with 2-3 Tablespoons of walnut mixture.

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Nutrition Facts Serv. size 1/2 pear (102g) Servings 6 Calories 166   Fat Cal. 75   *Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Amount/Serving % DV* Amount/Serving %DV* Total Fat 8g 15% Total Carb. 24g 8%   Sat. Fat 1g 4%   Fiber 3g 15%   Trans Fats 0g     Sugars 17g   Cholest. 0mg 0% Protein 2g   Sodium 157mg 8%       Vitamin A 0% Vit. C 4% Calcium 4% Iron 4%