Baked Fruit Recipe
Overview:
- Name: Baked Fruit
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Fruit, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Spring, Summer, Winter, < 30 Mins, Oven
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 1 pear
- 1 plum
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 139.6
- Fat: 2.3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 22mg
- Carbohydrates: 29.6g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Sugar: 27.7g
- Protein: 0.8g
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
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Prepare fruit: Wash and slice the pear and plum, removing any seeds or stems. Place them in a well-greased 11 x 7-inch oven-proof dish.
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Prepare sugar mixture: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the fruit. Drizzle with vanilla extract and dot with butter or margarine.
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Toss ingredients: Gently toss the fruit and sugar mixture to ensure all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes. Turn the fruit over halfway through the baking time to ensure even caramelization. The fruit should start to brown, and the sugar should caramelize.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the dish from the oven. Serve the baked fruit warm.
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Optional: Drizzle with low-fat plain yogurt before serving, if desired.
Tips:
- Feel free to experiment with different types of fruit based on what’s in season or your personal preferences.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste.
- Serve the baked fruit with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Simply reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.