BREAKFAST POACHED PEARS
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup spreadable cream cheese
1 tsp. orange extract
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tsp. orange rind, grated
1 tbsp. honey
2 firm fresh pears
4 slices of fresh oranges
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix cream cheese, orange extract, orange peel and honey together to make a smooth sauce.
Peel pears and cut in ½ lengthwise. Place cut side down in a microwave dish.
Pour the orange juice into the dish and microwave 2 to 3 minutes until the pears are soft.
In a dish place a poached pear half on top of a slice of orange. Place ¼ of the cream cheese mixture on top of each pear half.
Serve pears while still warm.
