Caramelized Pears With Toasted Almonds & Yogurt

Submitted by BurtonFanatic

"Not only will this taste yummy, but it is a gorgeous presentation as well. You'll impress everyone! Vegans can substitute soy yogurt. From Public Health – Seattle & King County."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 ripe pears, scrubbed, quartered, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon unblanched almonds, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt

directions

1. Place a broiler rack about 3 inches from source of heat. Heat the broiler.
2. Arrange the pears in a shallow, flameproof dish in concentric circles, slightly overlapping each other. Sprinkle with the brown sugar.
3. Broil until the brown sugar has carmelized and pears begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
4. Sprinkle with the almonds and broil for about 1 minute or until almonds turn golden.
5. Serve warm, topping each serving with a dollop of vanilla yogurt.