SLOW COOKER PEAR AND CRANBERRY CRISP

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This dessert looks so good I could just about eat the picture! The pears and the cranberries are plentiful this time of year. One word of caution: do NOT use the high setting on your slow cooker for this. It will cause the fruit to break down and become mushy. Slow and easy does it! Recipe & photo: kraftfoods.com

Provided by Ellen Bales @Starwriter

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package(s) (3.4 oz.) vanilla flavor instant pudding
1/2 cup(s) sugar, divided
1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
10 - fresh pears, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices
1 cup(s) fresh or frozen cranberries
6 tablespoon(s) butter, melted, divided
12 - vanilla wafers, coarsely crushed
1/4 cup(s) sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix dry pudding mix, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and cinnamon until well blended. Mix the fruit in a large bowl with 1/4 cup of the melted butter. Add the pudding mixture and mix lightly.
  • Spoon into the slow cooker; cover with lid. Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.
  • While the mixture is cooking, combine the crushed wafers, nuts, remaining sugar and butter in a shallow microwaveable dish. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute; stir. Microwave another 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 30 seconds. Cool.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle the dessert with crumb mixture. Top each serving with whipped topping, if desired--or vanilla ice cream!
  • NOTE: do NOT cook on the HIGH setting of the slow cooker. This will cause the fruit to break down and become mushy.

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