GINGERED PEAR CRUMBLE
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
FILLING:
2 cans (29 ounces each) Bartlett pears, drained and diced into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup cup maple syrup (optional)
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
METHOD
FOR TOPPING:
Combine flour, brown sugar and butter in food processor. Process until small beads form. Add nuts and process until nuts are coarsely chopped. Reserve.
FOR FILLING:
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Toss all ingredients
in a large bowl until covered with flour. Transfer to an 8 x 8 inch baking
dish.
Sprinkle topping evenly over pears. Bake until juices bubble and topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve warm with sour cream or fresh vanilla ice cream.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING)Calories 474
Protein 2g
Carbohydrate 82g
Fiber 3g
Fat 17g
Cholesterol 25mg
Sodium 286mg
