Make this dessert special by serving it in a stemmed goblet, topped with some mint sprigs.

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Place lemon juice in a 2-quart baking dish and add just enough water to cover the bottom. Cut pears in half, remove cores, and place pears in baking dish, cut-side down. Cover and bake until pears are tender when pierced with a knife, 20 to 25 minutes.

• Remove from oven and sprinkle each pear with 2 teaspoons sugar. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes longer to glaze. Serve warm or chilled with frozen yogurt.

Baked Fruits

Baked fruit is a simple and nutritious low-fat dessert. You can make this dessert using other fruits like peaches or apples. The peaches would bake for about 15 minutes, and apples for about 40 to 50 minutes. Also think about adding some spices to the sugar glaze; cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg are delicious.