Pineapple Pear Crisp Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Joey J. Castor   Pineapple Pear Crisp Recipe is deceptively simple. A quick spin in the oven using halved pears, chopped pineapple, ground cinnamon, rolled oats, flour, hazelnuts, brown sugar, ginger, nutmeg and butter to create this tasty dessert recipe. Food Category:    Desserts Cuisine Origin:    Midwestern    Servings:10 Nutrition facts:268 calories17.9 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   20 Minutes Cook Time:   30 Minutes Total Time:   50 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 5 medium pears (about 1 3/4 pounds)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/4 cups chopped fresh pineapple
• 2/3 cup rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or pecans
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream (optional)

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Peel pears, if desired. Core and halve pears lengthwise. Arrange pear halves, cut sides up, in a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Top with pineapple.
• In a medium bowl, combine oats, whole wheat flour, hazelnuts or pecans, brown sugar, ginger and nutmeg. Stir in melted butter until well mixed. Sprinkle oat mixture over fruit.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until pears are tender. If desired, serve with frozen yogurt or ice cream.

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