PEAR CRISP CUPS

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I've found that kids enjoy nutritious foods more if they're dressed up a bit and served in small kid-size portions. Handy canned pears get new appeal when made into individual Pear Crisp Cups. These yummy treats are no fuss to prepare, and kids love the crunchy brown sugar, cinnamon and almond topping. They're a super snack or dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) sliced pears
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds, optional

Steps:

Drain pears, reserving juice. Divide the pears among six greased 6-oz. custard cups. Spoon 1 tablespoon reserved juice into each cup. (Discard remaining juice or save for another use.) , In a bowl, combine the flours, brown sugar, lemon zest and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in almonds if desired. Sprinkle over pears. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.