Roasted Spiced Pears and Figs with Almonds

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450F.

2. 2

   In an ovenproof 10-inch heavy skillet toast almonds in one layer in middle of oven until golden, about 5 minutes, and transfer to a bowl.

3. 3

   Halve pears lengthwise and cut each half into 3 wedges, discarding cores.

4. 4

   Quarter figs lengthwise.

5. 5

   In skillet melt sugar and butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is melted completely and remove skillet from heat.

6. 6

   With a knife halve vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape seeds into butter mixture.

7. 7

   With a wooden spoon stir in vanilla pod, cinnamon, allspice, pears, and figs until coated and roast in middle of oven 20 minutes, or until pears are just tender.

8. 8

   Remove pod and with spoon stir in almonds until coated well.

9. 9

   Serve fruit mixture warm with sour cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.