Pumpkin, Pear, and Cranberry Gratin

Ingredients

• 4 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled fresh pumpkin
• 2 cups finely chopped peeled pear
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
• 3 tablespoons sweetened dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• Cooking spray
• 2 (1-ounce) slices white bread
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Steam pumpkin, covered, for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
3. Place the pumpkin, pear, and next 7 ingredients (pear through pepper) in a large bowl, tossing gently to coat. Spoon into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes.
4. Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form to measure 1 cup. Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, and butter. Uncover gratin; top with breadcrumb mixture. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.