Blackberry and Apple Pears
- Serves:
- 4
- Course:
- Dessert
- Prep:
- 15 mins
- Cook:
- 20 mins
- Total time:
- 35 mins
A quick and easy fruit dessert for all the family.
Nutritional Information
-
KCalories
156 -
Protein (g per Serving)
1.2 -
Carbohydrates (g per Serving)
37.3 -
Fibre (g per Serving)
4 -
Fat Contents (g)
0.4
Ingredients
- 4 firm pears, washed
- 4 tsp lemon juice
- 1 x 290g can blackberries in natural juice
- 1 eating apple, cored and chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 300ml (11fl oz) unsweetened apple juice
- 1 tbsp corn flour blended with 2 tbsp cold water
Method
Core the pears and slice in half lengthways
Sprinkle with the lemon juice to prevent browning
Drain the blackberries, reserving the juice
Carefully mix the blackberries with the chopped apple and cinnamon and 2 tbsp apple juice
Pile into the centre of each pear half
Place the pear halves, stuffing side up, in a baking dish and pour in the reserved canning juice and the remaining apple juice
Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes until just softened
Drain the pears, reserving the juice, and keep the pears warm
Pour the juice into a small saucepan and mix in the cornflour mixture, and serve with low fat custard, yogurt or fromage frais.