ROASTED PEARS

4 ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, cut in half lengthwise
2 tbsp Splenda Granulated
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp melted butter
1/4 tsp maple flavoring
1/2 cup orange juice
1 pint sugar-free vanilla
ice cream

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Arrange the pears, cut side down, in an 11x7-inch baking dish.

Combine the Splenda, cinnamon, lemon juice, melted butter, and maple flavoring. Spoon over the pears, turning to coat both sides. Pour the orange juice in bottom of the pan and let it surround the pears.

Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the pears are tender. Serve warm with a scoop of the sugar-free ice cream.

Yield: 8 servings

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