Pear Crisp

Yield: 1 cup (240mL)

Servings: 10

Related recipes: Citrus, Desserts, Egg-Free, Fruit, High Fiber, Low-Sodium, Pears, Potlucks, Vegetarian

A fun variation of traditional apple crisp. This recipe makes plenty for company, for a smaller amount just make half the recipe.

Ingredients

9 cups (about 2kg) pears, cored, peeled & sliced

1/4 cup (50g) sugar

2 Tbsp (30mL) lemon juice

1 tsp (2g) cinnamon

Topping:

1 cup (90g) rolled oats, regular or quick-cooking

1/2 cup (60g) flour, unbleached

1/2 cup (80g) brown sugar, packed

1 tsp (2g) cinnamon

6 Tbsp (80g) margarine

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a medium bowl, combine the pears, sugar, lemon juice and 1 tsp (2g) cinnamon. Transfer the fruit mixture into a 9x13-inch (25x35cm) baking dish that has been sprayed with vegetable oil spray.

In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and 1 tsp (2g) cinnamon. With a fork or pastry blender, cut in margarine until mixture is crumbly.

Sprinkle topping over pear mixture. Bake for 50 minutes until topping is nicely brown on top. Serve with a dollop of reduced-fat whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts
Calories: 266
Total Fat: 8g
% Calories from fat: 25%
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrate: 49g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 85mg