Perfect Pear Crisp

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prep time

20 min

total time

1 hr 5 min

makes

9 servings, 3/4 cup (175 mL) each

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recipe by: kraft

What You Need

1 lemon

1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided

1/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. flour, divided

1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided

8 fresh pears (2-1/2 lb./1.1 kg), peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup cold butter, cut up

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1 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 4-1/2 tsp. 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 granulated sugar, flour 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

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.

Note

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