Ingredients

• 6  Bartlett or other ripe, firm pears
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 1-1/2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2  cup sugar
• 1/2  cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/4  cup whipping cream, half-and-half, or light cream
•   Fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed, or fresh sliced strawberries

Directions

1. Peel, core and slice pears. Place in a buttered 12x7-1/2x2-inch (2-quart rectangular) baking dish. Sprinkle pears with lemon juice.

2. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until thick and smooth.

3. Remove from heat and stir in almonds and cream. Pour over pears.

4. Bake in a 375 degree F oven about 25 minutes or until pears are tender. Top with raspberries or strawberries. Makes 6 servings.