“The desserts we just ate – they embody the qualities of lightness, gentleness, sweetness, and comfort – moral qualities because when you decide whether or not to have these things in your life, you make a moral choice.” - - via Two Girls, Fat and Thin.

Has it really come to this? I certainly hope not, and with this Baked Pear recipe – if you were to watch me in the kitchen – the only choice I make is “Should I eat all four servings alone or share with my family?”

Wait…that is a moral choice! Just kidding, I always share. In fact, that is what I am doing right now. I am sharing this Baked Pear recipe with you, because it is delicious, easy to prepare – and at 77 calories and 11 net carbs – it seems fitting for any diet.

Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake/Cook time: 40 minutes
Prep Instructions: via Atkins

2 pears, peeled, halved, and cored
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Calories: 77, Fat: 3g, Protein: 0g, Carbohydrates: 13g, Fiber: 2g, Net Carbs: 11g