Ingredients
4 medium pears, peeled and chopped1/4 cup dried cranberries2 teaspoons lemon juice2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter1/2 cup reduced-sugar orange marmalade1/4 cup sugar-free maple-flavored syrup1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon ground allspice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups crushed reduced-fat vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)1/4 cup chopped almonds1-1/2 cups reduced-fat vanilla ice cream
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine the pears, cranberries and lemon juice. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the marmalade, syrup, cinnamon, ginger and allspice until blended. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Drizzle evenly over pear mixture. Sprinkle with vanilla wafers and almonds.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until pears are tender and topping is golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream.
