MAPLE-ORANGE PEAR CRISP

Maple-Orange Pear Crisp image

In fall, my family loves to kick back after dinner and dig into big bowls of this spiced crisp. It isn't too sweet, but still satisfies a sweet tooth. -Noreen McCormick, Cromwell, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon butter, softened
FILLING:
6 medium ripe Bosc pears
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Ice cream or whipped cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Place first nine ingredients in a food processor; pulse until crumbly. Grease an 8-in. square baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter., Peel, core and cut each pear lengthwise into 8 wedges; toss with lemon juice. Place in prepared baking dish., In a small saucepan, combine syrup, butter, orange zest and cinnamon; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over pears. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake until golden brown and pears are tender, 30-40 minutes. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.