SLOW-COOKER PEAR AND CRANBERRY CRISP

SLOW-COOKER PEAR AND CRANBERRY CRISP image

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. Vanilla flavor instant pudding
1/2 c. sugar, divided
1 t. ground cinnamon
10 fresh pears, peeled, cut into 3/4 in. thick slices
1 c. fresh or frozen cranberries
6 T. butter, melted, divided
12 vanilla wafters, coarsely crushed
1/4 c. sliced almonds

Steps:

1. Mix dry pudding mix, 1/4 c. sugar and cinnamon until blended. Toss fruit with 1/4 c. butter in large bowl. Add pudding mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into slow cooker; cover with lid. Cook on low 3-4 hrs. 2. Meanwhile, combine crushed wafers, nuts, remaining sugar and butter in shallow microwaveable dish. Microwave on high 1 min.; stir. Microwave 1 1/2-2 min. or until golden brown, stirring every 30 sec. Cool. 3. Sprinkle dessert with crumb mixture just before serving.