Heavenly Pears
["1 (29 oz.) can pear halves", "1/2 c. chopped almonds", "1 Tbsp. butter", "1/2 c. sugar", "1/4 tsp. almond extract", "6 chopped maraschino cherries", "1/2 c. sweet white wine (White Port does well)"]
["Toast almonds and butter in microwave until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.", "Drain the pear halves and arrange in a circular dish with the large ends of the pears at the outer edge of the container.", "Mix almonds, sugar, almond extract and maraschino cherries.", "Spoon into the pear cavities.", "Put 1 teaspoon wine in each pear cavity and pour the rest into the baking dish.", "Microwave covered on High 4 minutes.", "Pears can be served hot or chilled. Serve 5 to 6."]
["pear halves", "almonds", "butter", "sugar", "almond extract", "maraschino cherries", "sweet white wine"]