Pear-Cranberry Crisp

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Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Yield
8 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)
By Peter Berley
November 2003
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

This seasonal dessert doesn't take a lot of work. Prepare the topping earlier in the day, and refrigerate in a zip-top plastic bag.

Ingredients

  • Filling:
  • 6 cups sliced peeled pear (about 3 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • Cooking spray
  • Topping:
  • 3/4 cup regular oats
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 310
  • Caloriesfromfat 30%
  • Fat 10.2g
  • Satfat 3.9g
  • Monofat 3.4g
  • Polyfat 1.3g
  • Protein 4.2g
  • Carbohydrate 55.4g
  • Fiber 4.8g
  • Cholesterol 15mg
  • Iron 1.1mg
  • Sodium 168mg
  • Calcium 40mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°.

Step 2

To prepare filling, place the pears in a large bowl. Sprinkle with cornstarch; toss well to coat. Stir in cranberries and next 5 ingredients (cranberries through 1/8 teaspoon salt). Spoon pear mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Step 3

To prepare topping, combine oats and remaining ingredients, tossing until moist. Sprinkle topping in an even layer over pear mixture. Cover with foil; bake at 375° for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes or until topping is golden and fruit mixture is bubbly.

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Ratings & Reviews

gisele's Review

gisele
December 17, 2009
I made this recipe today as directed with all ingredients. The filling is really good, with the fresh cranberries,but the topping I didn't like that much. It doesn't stay together, it stays mostly as a crumb. Maybe it needs more butter. But, I didn't use it. I wanted to do everything as stated in the recipe.Maybe next time. I'd make it again for sure!

xxnitesunxx's Review

xxnitesunxx
October 15, 2009
I decided to try this recipe because I had most of the ingredients on hand. I would recommend this recipe as it's easy to make and can be made a day in advance. I did substitute some of the ingredients. I used dried cranberries, regular white flour and walnuts instead. I'd definitely make this recipe again. :o)