BROILED PEAR DESSERT

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This sweet finale, from Karen Jurack of North Riverside, Illinois, is the perfect solution for pears that aren't quite ripe. For a real treat, top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 medium ripe pears, halved and cored
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds
1 tablespoon cold butter

Steps:

Brush pears with lemon juice; place on a broiler pan, cut side up., In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and almonds; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pears. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 2g protein.