Categories: Dips 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
      2    Very ripe pears, peeled and         2 tb Grated orange rind 
           -chopped                            2 tb Spiced or plain dark rum 
      1    Very ripe avocado, peeled,        1/2 c  Chopped peanuts or macadamia 
           -seeded and chopped                      -nuts 
      2 tb Lemon juice                         1 ds Allspice 
  
  mint sprigs for garnish 
   
  Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree for 
  approximately 1 minute.  Pour the pureed mixture into a glass dessert dish 
  or parfait glasses and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour. 
  Garnish with mint sprigs and serve cold.