3	Bosc pears, 12 ounces (360 g) total, cut in half lengthwise and cored

2	tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice

2	tablespoons (30 ml) finely chopped almonds

2	tablespoons (24 g) light brown sugar

1/2	teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon

1/4	teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground nutmeg

1	cup (240 ml) water

1	tablespoon (12 g) reduced-fat margarine, melted

fat-free, sugar-free frozen vanilla ice cream or yogurt (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C), Gas Mark 8. Position oven rack in the middle.
2. Brush the cut sides of the pears with lemon juice. Place in a shallow baking dish, cut side up.
3. In a small bowl, combine almonds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Press into the cut edges of the pears. Pour water into the pan.
4. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and preheat broiler. Brush pear edges with melted margarine and place under broiler until tops of pears caramelize and sizzle. Transfer pears to individual dessert dishes and serve warm.
5. If desired, top each serving with a small scoop of fat-free, sugar-free frozen vanilla ice cream or yogurt.