Caramelized Pears and Almonds

Caramelized pears and almonds make a delicious snack, or can be used as a topping for a salad.

Serves: 1 1/2 cups

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 60 min

Total:  70 min

Ingredients

4 firm pears, thinly sliced
1 cup slivered almonds
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp water

Directions

1. In a saucepan melt butter and add sugar. Add pears and water, and stir continuously until pears are coated and the liquid has evaporated.  Add almonds and stir to coat.
2. Spread on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 200 F for about 60 minutes, or until pears have dried and almonds are lightly toasted.
3. Allow to cool before serving or storing in an airtight container.