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Deliciously Light Fruit Desserts (Photos)

First Posted: 12/22/2011 3:07 pm   Updated: 08/31/2012 10:48 am


If you are making a New Year's resolution to eat a bit healthier in 2012, you can rest assured knowing that the one area you will not be missing out on is dessert. Sure you may need to put aside your beloved ice cream sundae, but when you begin to explore the option of fruit desserts you will find that your sweet cravings are completely satisfied.

We are not talking about eating a piece fruit for dessert; rather, we have got a collection of delectable recipes to fulfill your sugar needs. From bananas in rum sauce to blueberry tartlets, you can indulge in a different recipe every night of the week without the guilt -- because you will still be sticking to your New Year's resolution.

If you find that you are missing your daily cookie too much, we have got you covered there, too. Visit our suggestions for baked good recipes that cut the butter. Combine one of those with a fruit dessert and you will be in for a real treat. Who knew resolutions could be so easy?

What is your food New Year's resolution?

White Wine Poached Pears
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Poaching pears is a great way to draw out their natural sweetness and keep them soft and moist. This recipe spices the pears with cinnamon and cloves, but feel free to add whatever spice pleases your palate.

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11:01 AM on 01/07/2012
Pears share for couple,
banana serve to split,
delicious desert choose,
safely enjoy eat+***^***+
02:13 PM on 01/02/2012
Right, there's nothing healthier than sugar