Pears With Roasted Nuts

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Spread the unshelled nuts on a cookie sheet, and place them in the oven.

3. 3

   Roast for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Then, remove and let cool for at least 30 minutes.

5. 5

   At serving time, arrange the nuts in a basket (after first cracking the shells a little, if you desire), and place them in the center of the table with a couple of nutcrackers.

6. 6

   Cut the pears in half lengthwise, and serve half a pear, split again lengthwise into two pieces, per person.

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   Diners can peel the pears, crack the nuts and eat them together.

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