Pear Cranberry Crisp

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 50 Minutes

Ready In: 70 Minutes

Servings: 6

It's a pleasure to combine the tart cranberries we grow with sweet pears in this lovely crisp, reports Dot Angley of Carver, Massachusetts.

Ingredients:

6 cups sliced peeled pears

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

topping:

1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

whipped cream and fresh mint, optional

Directions:

1. Combine the first eight ingredients; mix well. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. For topping, combine flour, brown sugar, oats and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until pears are tender. Garnish with whipped cream and mint if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

By RecipeOfHealth.com