Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1 1/2           cups  peeled fresh pear -- about 2-medium
                        -- grated or shredded
  2          teaspoons  sugar
     1/4      teaspoon  ginger -- scant
     1/2      teaspoon  vanilla extract

Preparation:

In a 2-cup measure or similar small microwave-safe bowl, combine the pear, sugar, and ginger. Stir to mix well. Cover with wax paper and microwave on high power for 2 minutes. Stir. Uncover and microwave an additional 1 to 2 minutes on high power or until the pears are just soft. Stir in vanilla. Serve warm or cover and refrigerate. The spread will keep in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. 16 servings/Serving size: 1 Tbsp All recipes this week are from our newest cookbook, The Diabetes Snack, Munch, Nibble, and Nosh Book, featuring over 150 healthy, quick treats that your friends and family will adore this holiday season. With a microwave and a food processor fitted with a circular shredder blade, you can make this tasty spread in a snap. Because it's very low in sugar, it makes a great substitute for jam or jelly. Be sure to cook only until the pears are softened and not runn

Nutritional Information:

3 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (0% calories from fat); trace Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; trace Sodium