Anonymous Fri Oct 07 12:06:55 2005

1 pound ground turkey

1/4 cup reduced-sodium saltine cracker

crumbs (about

6 saltine crackers)

3/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 egg whites or

1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg product

1/4 cup raisins

1 cup apple juice

2 teaspoons cornstarch

2 small firm unpeeled pears, cut

into 1/2-inch slices

Mix ground turkey, cracker crumbs, allspice, salt, pepper and egg whites. Shape into 4 patties, each about 3/4 inch thick. Spray 10-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook patties in skillet over medium heat 7 to 8 minutes on each side, turning once, until brown and no longer pink in centers. Remove from skillet to warm platter; keep warm.

Add raisins to skillet. Mix apple juice and cornstarch until smooth; stir into skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in pears. Cook and stir gently until pears are hot. Serve over patties. 4 servings