6 medium pears, peeled, halved and cored

1 1/2 cups water

1/3 cup white grape juice

1/2 cup finely chopped toasted almonds

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Place pears, cut side down, in an ungreased 13-in.x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Combine water and grape juice; pour over pears. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes or until tender. Turn the pears over. Combine almonds, sugar and extract; mix well. Spoon into pear cavities. Bake,