Almonds make a flavorful topping for the pears, but walnuts also work well.
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 small firm pears, such as Bosc or Red Bartlett, halved, peeled and cored
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup crushed almonds
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Heavily butter a 9-inch pie plate, preferably glass, with the 2 tablespoons butter, and sprinkle the 2 tablespoons sugar over the bottom. Place the halved pears flat-side down in the pie plate. Make the batter by beating together the egg, milk, flour and salt. Pour over the pears. Mix together the 1/4 cup sugar and the almonds; sprinkle over the pears. Bake for 15 minutes. Serve hot or warm.
Makes 6 servings.
Calories 155 Fat 6 g Carbs 24 g Sodium 72 mg Fiber 2 g.