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.