The Nest: Santa Barbara Naturopathic Medicine, Integrative Doctor, Dr. Kristi Wrightson-Harter, Naturopathic doctor

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Sweet (Healthy) Treat: Poached Pears

This is a delicious treat to top cereal, pancakes or waffles.  It is so good you can also eat it alone as a dessert. 

Prep time:  5 minutes
Cook time:  10 minutes
ield:  2 servings

Ingredients
2 Asian or Bartlett pears
½ c water
½ t cinnamon

Directions

1.  Chop pears into small 1” cubes. 

2.  Place in a sauce-pan with ½ c water and heat until boiling.  Turn down water to simmer and let cook until water is almost gone from pan.

3.  Add cinnamon and stir.  Serve