Pear-Cranberry Crisp

 

5

cups sliced peeled pears (5 medium)

1 1/2

cups fresh or frozen cranberries

1

cup sugar

2

tablespoons all-purpose flour

2

teaspoons grated orange peel

1

cup oats

1/2

cup packed brown sugar

1/3

cup all-purpose flour

1/4

cup butter or margarine

1/2

cup chopped nuts

Whipped cream, if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, toss pears, cranberries, sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and orange peel to coat. Spoon into baking dish.
• 2 In small bowl, mix oats, brown sugar and 1/3 cup flour. With fork or pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle evenly over fruit mixture.
• 3 Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender. Cool 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm with whipped cream.