Amigthalota ( Almond Pears)

Directions

1. 1

   3 c Ground almonds 1/2 c Icing sugar

2. 2

   sifted 1/4 c Egg whites (1/4 c = 2 whites 1/2 ts Grated lemon rind, optional 2 dr Almond essence Whole cloves Additional icing sugar Rose or

3. 3

   Add lightly beaten egg whites with lemon rind if used and almond essence

4. 4

   Mix to a firm dough with hands

5. 5

   Clean hands and rub with a little butter to prevent dough sticking while shaping

6. 6

   Break off small pieces of dough the size of a walnut and form into pear shapes

7. 7

   Insert a whole clove in the top of each to resemble a stem and place upright on a buttered and floured baking sheet

8. 8

   Bake in a moderately slow oven for 20 minutes, covering with brown paper if tops begin to brown