Almond-Stuffed Pears

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.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 servings

Source: Mix 'n Match Meals in Minutes for People with Diabetes
Book Title: Mix 'n Match Meals in Minutes for People with Diabetes