ALMOND-STUFFED PEARS

Almond-Stuffed Pears image

Pears make a comforting side dish in this special recipe shared by Margaret Allen of Abingdon, Virginia. "We enjoy this hot fruit with a ham dinner," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 medium pears, peeled, halved and cored
1-1/2 cups water
1/3 cup white grape juice
1/2 cup finely chopped toasted almonds
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Place pears, cut side down, in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine water and grape juice; pour over pears. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until tender. , Turn the pears over. Combine almonds, sugar and extract; mix well. Spoon into pear cavities. Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.