Pear Crisp

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

Preparation facts

Servings: 10

Yield: 1 cup (240mL)

Ingredients

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

1/4 cup (50g) sugar

2 Tbs (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 Tbs (80g) margarine

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C/gas mark 4).

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

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 295

Calories from Fat 72 (25%)

% Daily Value*

13%Total Fat 8g

13%Saturated Fat 2.6g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g

Monounsaturated Fat 3.2g

3%Cholesterol 8mg

4%Sodium 85mg

9%Potassium 317mg

18%Total Carbohydrate 55g

27%Dietary Fiber 6.7g

Sugars 31g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

8%Protein 4g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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