Spiced Pear Salad(Makes 8 Servings)

• 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 c. orange juice
• 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• dash of ground cloves
• 4 ripe, but firm Bartlett pears, cored and halved lengthwise (peel only if desired)
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. low-fat cream cheese
• 1/4 to 1/3 c. finely chopped pecans
• bibb or Boston lettuce leaves

1. In a 10-inch skillet or wide saucepan, combine brown sugar, orange juice, vinegar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat.
4. Add pear halves.
5. Cover and simmer 5 to 6 minutes, or until pears are tender.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Transfer pears carefully to a storage dish and pour poaching liquid over them.
8. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

brown sugar, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, bartlett, lowfat cream cheese, pecans, bibb

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=492802 (may not work)