Cinnamon Maple Oatmeal Baked Pears

INGREDIENTS

ripe pears (Anjou or Comice are best), halved lengthwise and seeds removed with a measuring spoon

1/3 cup

apple cider or pear juice

1 tsp

maple syrup

1 cup

old fashioned oats, gluten-free if needed

1 1/2 cups

water or lowfat milk

salt

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp

ground ginger

4 tsp

maple syrup

1/4 tsp

almond extract, vanilla can also be used

1/2 cup

plain non-fat Greek yogurt

2 tsp

maple syrup

1/4 tsp

ground cinnamon

2 tbsp

chopped toasted hazelnuts, almonds or pecans also work