ALMOND PEAR-APPLE CRUMBLE

Almond Pear-Apple Crumble image

"The delicate flavors of pear and apple are nicely accented with almond extract and the crunchy almonds sprinkled on top." Trisha Kruse - Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 medium pears, peeled and sliced
2 medium apples, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup pear nectar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
TOPPING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine pears and apples. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, pear nectar and extract; stir until smooth. Stir in brown sugar until blended. Drizzle over pear mixture and stir gently to coat. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly; stir in almonds. Sprinkle over fruit mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until fruit is tender. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.