Delicious Low-Sugar HOLIDAY SWEETS

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

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.