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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a great recipe for any season, but is especially popular during the Fall months when the weather begins to cool off. I love baking and incorporating fresh ingredients whenever possible. This recipe is versatile and can be adapted to incorporate fruits that are in season, regardless of the month. Ingredients:
6 sliced peeled fresh pears |
1/2 cup pitted fresh sweet cherries or dried cherries |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
topping: |
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1/3 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/3 cup toasted chopped pecans |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
vanilla ice cream |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine pears, cherries and lemon juice; set aside. In another bowl, combine vanilla, brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Sprinkle over pear mixture and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or as long as overnight.
2. Place pear mixture in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. For topping, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, pecans, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl. Stir in butter. Sprinkle over pear mixture. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream. Yield: 6 servings.
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