HARVEST PEAR CRISP

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This is a recipe adapted from one I found in Cooking Light. We only use whole wheat flour and sugar substitutes, so that's reflected in the recipe. I serve with Sugar Free ice cream.

Provided by Simply Chris

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups Anjou pears or 6 cups bartlett pears, cored and cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices (about 3 pounds)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup Splenda granular
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup brown Sugar Twin
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup oats
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375.
  • Combine pears and lemon juice in a 2-quart baking dish and toss gently to coat.
  • Combine Splenda, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and stir with a whisk.
  • Add cornstarch mixture to pear mixture; toss well to coat.
  • Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup.
  • Place flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt in a food processor.
  • Pulse 2 times or until combined.
  • Add chilled butter, pulse 6 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add oats and pecans, pulse 2 times.
  • Sprinkle flour mixture evenly over pear mixture.
  • Bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until pears are tender and topping is golden brown.
  • Cool 20 minutes on a wire rack.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.1, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 147.8, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 12.3, Protein 2.6

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