Delicious Low-Sugar HOLIDAY SWEETS

You'll never miss the sugar in these creative and mouthwatering treats, perfect for sharing with your loved ones

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The festive season is all about indulgence. And this year, with Jessica Seinfeld's new cookbook, Not Too Sweet, you can indulge without guilt and feel great afterward. “When I want the dessert experience, I now opt for something that doesn’t leave me with that sticky-sweet hangover feeling,” says Seinfeld. “This book’s recipes are just that: full of flavor and fun but made with less sugar.” Serve up one of these wonders at your holiday soirée!

Rich and indulgent!

CARAMELIZED PEARS WITH CIDER

Serves 4

4 firm but ripe pears, such as Bosc

2 tbsp. cold unsalted butter or vegan butter

1 cup apple cider

¼ cup golden raisins

1/8 tsp. finely grated nutmeg

Tiny pinch of kosher salt

1/4 cup roasted whole hazelnuts, skins removed, chopped

1. Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Heat oven to 400°F. Peel pears and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the cores.

2. Place a large oven- proof skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp. butter to coat skillet. Place pears cut sides down in skil- let. Cook 3 to 4 min., until golden brown. Transfer skillet to oven; bake 10 to 15 min., until pears are tender.