Swedish Tosca Apples or Pears

Ingredients

• 3 apples or pears, peeled cored & halved
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour, sifted
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F Place the apples, round side up, in a well-buttered ovenproof dish.

2. 2

   Place the butter, sugar, flour, and cream in a pan, heating gently until blended.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, carefully toast the almonds on a cookie sheet in the oven. --Watch these carefully!

4. 4

   Pour the melted butter mixture over the apples, sprinkle with the almonds, and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the apples are tender. Serve immediately, with cream. .