Pear Crumble
This easy, comforting pear crumble is sure to please. Serve it as is or with low-fat ice cream.
Ingredients
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Topping
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1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/3 cup whole-wheat or all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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5 tablespoons canola oil
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3 1/2 pounds ripe but firm Anjou pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1/2 cup pure maple syrup
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1/2 cup raisins
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 teaspoons minced crystallized ginger
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.
To prepare topping: Combine oats, walnuts, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Drizzle with oil and stir until evenly moist.
3.
To prepare filling: Combine pears, maple syrup, raisins, flour, lemon juice and ginger in a large bowl and mix well. Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the topping over the pears.
4.
Bake the crumble until the pears are tender and the topping is golden, 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare the topping (Step 2) and filling (Step 3), cover and refrigerate separately for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before assembling and baking.
Nutrition information
Calories 257, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Sodium 7 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g, Potassium 279 mg. Exchanges: Fruit 1.5, Other Carbohydrate 2, Fat 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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