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A fun variation of traditional apple crisp. This recipe makes plenty for company, for a smaller amount just make half the recipe.
Servings: 10
Yield: 1 cup (240mL)
9 cups (about 2kg) pears, cored, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup (50g) sugar
2 Tbs (30mL) lemon juice
1 tsp (2g) cinnamon
Topping:
1 cup (90g) rolled oats, regular or quick-cooking
1/2 cup (60g) flour, unbleached
1/2 cup (80g) brown sugar, packed
1 tsp (2g) cinnamon
6 Tbs (80g) margarine
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine the pears, sugar, lemon juice and 1 tsp (2g) cinnamon. Transfer the fruit mixture into a 9x13-inch (25x35cm) baking dish that has been sprayed with vegetable oil spray.
In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and 1 tsp (2g) cinnamon. With a fork or pastry blender, cut in margarine until mixture is crumbly.
Sprinkle topping over pear mixture. Bake for 50 minutes until topping is nicely brown on top. Serve with a dollop of reduced-fat whipped cream.
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