4 Asian pears
1 C. apple juice
1 C. dry white wine
1/2 C. water
Few strips of lemon or orange peel

Raspberry Sauce:
1 C. fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
2 T. sugar

Core Asian pears if desired, or leave stem and core intact. In a saucepan, combine the apple juice, wine, water, and lemon or orange peel. Place pears in liquid. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, 20 minutes, spooning liquid over pears frequently during cooking. (Pears will still be firm after cooking.) Chill pears in liquid. Meanwhile, prepare Raspberry Sauce: In a blender or food processor bowl, place berries. Cover and process till smooth. Add sugar; process again. If desired, strain sauce to remove seeds. Cover and chill sauce till needed. To serve, spoon some of the Raspberry Sauce onto 4 dessert plates; place a pear in center of sauce in each plate. Pass any remaining sauce to spoon over pears.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 161
Fat: 0g
Fiber: 2g