by dietitian and nutritionist Alison Bencke

Serves 4

• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon gelatin
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 4 beurre bosc pears (or other variety), peeled and halved
• juice of 3 blood oranges
• 2 cinnamon sticks

Sprinkle gelatin over the hot water and let it stand for 10 minutes to soften. Mix thoroughly with the yogurt and honey. Refrigerate until thickened – start preparation a few hours before needed.
Place prepared pears in a saucepan. Poach in blood orange juice with cinnamon sticks until fruit is soft and glowing pink, about 15 – 20 minutes. Remove pears with a slotted spoon and keep warm, boil the juice to reduce it slightly, remove cinnamon sticks.
Serve pears with the juice and with the honey thickened yogurt.

Nutrition per serving:

270 Calories
Protein 10g
Fat 3g
Saturated fat 1g
Fiber 3g
Calcium 233mg


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Note: these tips should not replace advice from your physician. Always check with your physician before making any changes to your eating habits.

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