Maple Baked Pears

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   Preheat the oven to 350F.

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   Quarter the pears lengthwise, and remove the cores and stem ends.

3. 3

   Cut each quarter in half lengthwise.

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   Arrange in a 9 by 9-inch nonstick baking pan.

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   Drizzle the syrup over the pears, and sprinkle with a little cinnamon.

6. 6

   Scatter the walnuts over the pears.

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   Bake until the pears are tender but not overcooked, 25 to 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir the mixture well about 15 minutes into the baking time.

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   Serve warm in shallow bowls or over frozen yogurt if desired.

10. 10

    Omit the walnuts; sprinkle the pears with about 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips once out of the oven.

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    Calories: 221

12. 12

    Total Fat: 4g

13. 13

    Protein: 2g

14. 14

    Carbohydrate: 42g

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    Cholesterol: 0mg

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    Sodium: 4mg

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