Pear Compote with Cloves and Cinnamon

Drain the pears and reserve the liquid

Arrange the pears in a decorative glass bowl or 4 ramekins

Use half the syrup from the can and pour it into a saucepan

Add the remaining ingredients and let it simmer

Reduce the heat and cook slowly, covered, for 10 minutes

Let it cool and, when warm, pour it over the pears

Refrigerate to chill well before serving

Serves 4 with 57 calories per serving

Note: If desired, substitute the dietetic pears in syrup with 3 small pears halved, 1 1/2 cups of water, and 3 tablespoons of sorbitol.