Description
Here's a portable, nonperishable snack to hold back late afternoon hunger. Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole, natural almonds
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 cup diced dehydrated USA pears*
  
• 1 cup diced dried apples*

Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place almonds on baking sheet and roast 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Combine almonds with apples and pears.

*To make a batch of dehydrated pears or apples, use 2-2 1/2 pounds ripe Bartlett pears or same amount firm, tart apples such as Rome Beauty, Jonagold or Granny Smith. Pare, core and slice fruit 1/4-inch thick. Brush with lemon juice, if desired. Place slices in a single layer on nonstick or parchment-lined baking sheet. Dry fruit at 150°F or lowest oven setting for 2 hours. Turn slices and dry 2-3 hours longer or until completely dried. Time will vary depending on precise temperature and ripeness of fruit. Apples will be done before pears.

Nutrition
Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 314 calories, 8g protein, 35g carbohydrates, 8.4g dietary fiber, 18g fat, 1g saturated fat, 11g monounsaturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 48% calories from fat

Serves
Makes about 3 cups.

Variations
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