Desserts

Perfect Pear Crisp

photo by:kraft

This is a delicious, light dessert. My kids and husband loved it! I substituted Splenda for the sugar to help with the calories, since I am watching my weight. This is a ...read more

posted by

a cook

on 9/11/2010

time

prep:

20 min

total:

1 hr 5 min

servings

total:

9 servings

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What You Need

lemon

1/2

cup granulated sugar, divided

1/3

cup plus 2 Tbsp. flour, divided

tsp. ground cinnamon, divided

fresh pears (about 2-1/2 lb.), peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

1/3

cup cold butter, cut up

1/2

cup PLANTERS Sliced Almonds

cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Make It

HEAT oven to 375ºF.

GRATE enough lemon peel to measure 1/2 tsp. zest. Squeeze enough juice to measure 1-1/2 Tbsp. Mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 Tbsp. flour and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon in large bowl. Add pears, lemon zest and juice; toss until pears are evenly coated. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish.

MIX brown sugar and remaining flour, granulated sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts; sprinkle over pears.

BAKE 40 to 45 min. or until topping is golden brown and pears are hot and bubbly. Serve topped with COOL WHIP.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Note

Bake dessert in 9-inch square baking dish or shallow 2-qt. casserole instead of the 8-inch square baking dish.

What To Look For When Purchasing Pears

Look for pears with a fragrant aroma and coloring characteristic of their variety. Skins should be free from cuts and bruises. A ripe pear is one that feels slightly firm, but gives a bit to gentle pressure at the stem end.