Almond Stuffed Baked Pears

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400F Cut the pears in half, peel and remove the core.

2. 2

   Lightly butter a shallow ovenproof dish large enough to take the halved pears in one layer.

3. 3

   Arrange the pears, cut sides up, in the dish and pour the orange juice over and around them.

4. 4

   Beat together the butter and sugar until softened.

5. 5

   Beat in the orange zest and ground almonds, then stir in the egg white.

6. 6

   Spoon a little mixture into the cavity of each pear, then scatter the flaked almonds over.

7. 7

   Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove the foil and return to the oven for a further 20 minutes, until the pears are tender and the filling golden.

9. 9

   Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.