PERFECT PEAR CRISP RECIPE

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Take just one bite, and you'll agree this pear crisp recipe is perfect. This Perfect Pear Crisp Recipe is made with brown sugar, cinnamon and almonds.

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lemon
1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. flour, divided
1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
8 fresh pears (about 2-1/2 lb.), peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cold butter, cut up
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

Heat oven to 375ºF.
Grate enough lemon peel to measure 1/2 tsp. zest. Squeeze enough juice to measure 1-1/2 Tbsp. Mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 Tbsp. flour and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon in large bowl. Add pears, lemon zest and juice; toss until pears are evenly coated. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish.
Mix brown sugar and remaining flour, granulated sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts; sprinkle over pears.
Bake 40 to 45 min. or until topping is golden brown and pears are hot and bubbly. Serve topped with COOL WHIP.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g