SLOW-COOKER CHERRY PEAR BUCKLE

Slow-Cooker Cherry Pear Buckle image

I added pears to my cherry cobbler recipe to create this delightful slow-cooked buckle. You could also add fresh summer plums and berries to your cherries. You'll love this old-fashioned and pretty dessert. -Mary Anne Thygesen, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 4h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

6 medium pears, peeled and sliced
4 cups fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter
3/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar
Sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

Line inside of a 5-qt. slow cooker with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine pears, cherries, sugar and tapioca flour; spoon into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high 4-5 hours or until bubbly., Meanwhile, combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk. Drop by tablespoonfuls over pear mixture; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Cover and cook until a toothpick inserted in center of topping comes out clean, 30-45 minutes longer. Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.