Diabetics Food: Port Poached Pears - 15g Carbs, 2g Fiber

Port Poached Pears - 15g Carbs, 2g Fiber

2 large firm but ripe pears (1 lbtotal), peeled, cored, and halved
3/4 cup port wine
1/4 cup apple juice, Pinch of freshly ground pepper (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the pear halves, cut side down, in a glass pie plate or oven-proof casserole. Pour the wine and juice over the pears. Cover and bake 20 to 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes, or until the pears are tender when pierced with the tip of knife. Cooking time will vary depending on the ripeness of the pears. Let stand in the pie plate until cooled to room temperature, spooning port syrup over the pears several times. Transfer the pear halves to dessert dishes; spoon 1 tablespoon port syrup over each pear half, discarding the remaining syrup. Sprinkle with pepper, if desired.

Yield: Makes 4 Pear Halves (4 total servings)
Serving Size: 1/2 pear
Nutrition per Serving:
67 Calories, 0g Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 1mg Sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Dietary Fiber, 0g Protein
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fruit