Amigthalota (Almond Pears)

Yield:	30 Servings
Categories:	Greek, Candies

3	c	Ground almonds
1/2	c	Icing sugar; 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 orange flower water (optional)