Broiled Pears and Apricots

By lucy1955

Ingredients

• 1 can (lb) apricot halves
• 6 ripe pears,peeled,cored and quarted
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine,melted
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds or other nuts,chopped
• ice cream

Preparation

Step 1

Drain apricots,reserving 1/3 cup syrup.Toss pears with the orange rind amd orange in shallow 1 1/2 qt broiler-proof baking dish.Add apricots and reserves syrup.Mix next 3 ingredients and sprinkle evenly over fruits.Broil about 6" from heat until sugar melts and almonds are tender.Cool a few minutes.tap crust to break,then spoon into dessert dishes with fruit and juices.Top with ice cream.