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Week of 5/22/2000 Layered Fruits in Lemon Pear Sauce with Toasted Almonds A refreshing and light ending to any meal... 1 (29 oz.) can pear halves in heavy syrup 2 Tbls. flour 1 egg, beaten 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. butter 1 cup whipping cream 2 Tbls. confectioners sugar 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh pineapple 1 medium banana, sliced 1 pint strawberries, sliced 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained 2 kiwi, chilled, peeled, sliced 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted Drain the pears, reserving 1 cup of the syrup. Cut 4 of the pear halves lengthwise into halves and reserve. Chop the remaining pears. Combine the reserved pear syrup, flour and egg in a saucepan and mix well. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in the lemon juice and butter. Let stand until cool. Beat the whipping cream in a bowl until soft peaks form. Add the confectioners sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into the syrup mixture. Layer the chopped pears, pineapple, banana, strawberries and mandarin oranges in a glass serving bowl. Spread with the whipped cream mixture. Chill, covered, overnight. Top with the reserved pear slices, kiwi and almonds just before serving. Serves 8-10. Roast
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