Baked Pears and Amaretti, By John Bernard Myer

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Core the pears, leaving the skins on.

3. 3

   Mix the sugar and butter together and spoon into the cavities.

4. 4

   On a large baking dish make eight aluminum foil ''wells'' and place a pear in each.

5. 5

   This will stop the butter mixture from running out of the cavities.

6. 6

   Place the baking dish in a shallow pan of water.

7. 7

   Bake the pears one hour.

8. 8

   Place the cookies on a breadboard and crush finely, using a rolling pin or a thick glass.

9. 9

   To serve, arrange the pears in a serving dish and sprinkle with crushed amaretti.

10. 10

    Pass the cream separately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.