Whole grain oats, warm brown sugar and sweet fruit make this a flavorful treat for breakfast or dessert.
Pear and Cranberry Crisp
Ingredients
½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
1 Tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 Tablespoons flour
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoons applesauce
4 cups cubed pears (about 3 pears)
1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Rinse or scrub fresh fruits under running water before preparing.
- In a medium bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and applesauce.
- Combine pears, cranberries and cornstarch in an 8x8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with oat mixture.
- Bake uncovered at 400 degrees F until juices are bubbling and topping is browned, about 20 minutes.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- Try adding other spices such as nutmeg or cardamom.
You might also like...
Stovetop Millet
Stovetop Millet
This ancient whole grain has a mild corn-like flavor and a light fluffy texture when cooked.
Prepare:
5 minutes
Cook:
25 minutes
Makes:
3 cups
Roasted Garlic
Roasted Garlic
Roasting garlic brings out sweet and mellow flavors that go well with many recipes. Freeze extra to keep on hand.
Prepare:
5 minutes
Cook:
40 minutes
Makes:
3 Tablespoons
Roasted Asparagus
Roasted Asparagus
You only need 3 ingredients to make this tender asparagus dish. The perfect side to a variety of meals.
Prepare:
10 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Makes:
3 Cups
Tofu Scramble
Tofu Scramble
Serve this easy tofu scramble with fruit and whole-grain toast for a satisfying and balanced meal.
Prepare:
10 minutes
Cook:
10 minutes
Makes:
5 Cups
Green Beans with Onions and Almonds
Green Beans with Onions and Almonds
A healthy vegetable side dish that combines sweet, savory, crunchy and tangy.
Prepare:
10 minutes
Cook:
20 minutes
Makes:
4 cups
Beet Dip
Beet Dip
Fresh earthy flavor combined with tangy lemon and creamy tahini makes this a flavorful and colorful dip!
Prepare:
10 minutes
Makes:
2 cups
Comments
I agree with another user that there is no need for the cornstarch. Probably as a result, the dessert was a little dry and underwhelming immediately out of the oven. The textures and flavors improved the next day. Additionally, the topping is quite sparse. It's more like a baked fruit dish with a granola-like sprinkle rather than a fruit crisp/crumble. Consider doubling the topping to give it a little more cover over the fruit.
This recipe is such a great combination of tart and sweet flavors! What a great treat! I found that there really isn't any need to add the cornstarch. Also, depending on your oven, it may take up to 45 minutes to cook.
Super quick treat! And great when you have a lot of pears as we did. I swapped the applesauce out for oil as i made this the night before and i figured the applesauce in the topping would hold over better, and then for cranberries my little kids don't like tart taste too much so i used dried cranberries. Everyone enjoyed it!