Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Macaroon-Almond Baked Pears

"First place honors go to this scrumptious dessert. Here's proof that an elegant dessert needn't take hours to make--"
1 (29-ounce) can pear halves, drained
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1 cup crumbled soft macaroon cookies
1/4 cup sliced almonds
whipped cream

Arrange pear halves, cut side up, in a 10x6x2-inch or 12x7x2-inch baking dish. Combine preserves and orange liqueur; pour over pear halves in dish. Sprinkle macaroon crumbs and almonds on top. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot. Serve warm with whipped cream.--Maile Locke, San Rafael, Calif.

Serves 6 to 8.

[recipe clipped from “Better Homes and Gardens”]

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