Almond-Stuffed Pears Name: Brandi thomas Base: SHAW AFB Recipe: Almond-Stuffed Pears Yield: 2 servings Ratings Not Yet Rated | Read Comments Share Your Opinion Add Star Rating | Add Comments Print Version Printer-Friendly Version Email It Email This Recipe and/or ShareThis Ingredients * 2 small ripe pears * 2 tablespoons slivered almonds * 2 teaspoons almond extract * Garnish: Mint leaves (optional) Directions 1. Slice pears in half and remove core. Cut a thin slice from the rounded side of the pear so that it will sit flat. 2. Toast slivered almonds in a toaster oven until slightly golden, about 30 seconds. 3. Place pear halves on 2 small dessert plates and sprinkle almond extract in the cored center of each half. 4. Spoon slivered almonds in the cored center and place sprig of mint on the side. Nutritional Information (Per Serving) Calories: 141 Protein: 2 g Sodium: 1 mg Cholesterol: 0 mg Fat: 5 g Dietary Fiber: 4 g Sugars: 18 g Carbohydrates: 23 g Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit, 1 Fat