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Cherry-Crowned Almond Pear Gems

Source: National Pork Board

Miniature dessert bites topped with maraschino cherries are a colorful touch for a holiday buffet.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 24 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	76.9

Total Carbs	14.7 g

Dietary Fiber	0.4 g

Sugars	11.1 g

Total Fat	2.2 g

Saturated Fat	1.2 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.1 g

Potassium	18.2 mg

Protein	0.7 g

Sodium	4.2 mg

Dietary Exchanges 2.2 Fat, 0.0 Meat, 0.6 Other Carbs, 0.2 Starch, 0.0 Lean Meat

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Ingredients

Directions

In mixing bowl, stir together 3/4 cup sugar, butter, egg, and almond extract.
Stir in flour until well-combined. Fold pears and 1/3 cup almonds into batter.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon batter into each of 24 paper-lined miniature muffin cups.
Sprinkle with sugar. Place a maraschino cherry on top of each. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 27 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
Garnish with a sliced almond, if desired.