preparation

4 servings

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: about 45 minutes

1. In a large saucepan, add Splenda to juice cocktail and bring mix to a boil. Add the pears, Chinese five-spice powder, and allspice. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, until the pears are tender.

2. Remove the pears from the saucepan. Increase the heat and boil the juice mixture until it is reduced by more than half and looks syrupy. Drizzle the concentrated juice on each pear.