SPICED PEAR CRUMBLE

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Guests at my bed and breakfast rave about this pear crumble recipe. They get to enjoy a sweet treat that doesn't expand their waistline. -Barbra Annino, Galena, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 medium pears, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter
1/2 cup reduced-sugar orange marmalade
1/4 cup sugar-free maple-flavored syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups crushed reduced-fat vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat vanilla ice cream

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the pears, cranberries and lemon juice. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside. , In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the marmalade, syrup, cinnamon, ginger and allspice until blended. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Drizzle evenly over pear mixture. Sprinkle with vanilla wafers and almonds. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until pears are tender and topping is golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.