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Almond Butter-Stuffed Pears

Almond Butter-Stuffed Pears
A formal dinner calls for an elegant dessert like these stuffed pears. A mild nutty filling pairs well with the tender, sweet fruit.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
12 ServingsPrep: 1 hour Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unblanched whole almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 cups pear juice
  • 3 cups sweet white wine, divided
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean, split
  • 12 medium pears

Directions

  • Combine almonds and salt in a food processor. Cover and process until
  • almonds are finely chopped. Add oil; cover and process until
  • blended. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the pear juice, 1 cup wine, brown sugar
  • and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; remove
  • vanilla bean. With a sharp knife, scrape the bean to remove the
  • seeds; stir into sauce. Discard bean. Return to a boil; cook,
  • uncovered, over medium heat for 50-55 minutes or until mixture coats
  • the back of a metal spoon.
  • Meanwhile, slice 1-in. off the top of each pear and set aside. Core
  • pears, leaving bottoms intact. Fill with reserved almond mixture.
  • Place pears in a shallow roasting pan; replace tops. Add remaining
  • wine. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until pears
  • are tender, basting occasionally. Serve with sauce. Yield: 12
© Taste of Home 2013

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Directions (continued)

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Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pear equals 309 calories, 15 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 62 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 6 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013