Granola-Topped Pear Crisp

Name: Granola-Topped Pear Crisp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium pears, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup peach preserves, warmed; TOPPING:; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 tablespoons cold butter; 1 cup granola with fruit and nuts

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings

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"Lots of crunchy topping and just the right amount of sweetness make this a delicious dish. With fruit and granola, it's perfect for brunch or breakfast!" -Pat Habiger of Spearville, Kansas

Ingredients

4 medium pears, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup peach preserves, warmed
TOPPING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup granola with fruit and nuts

Directions

Place pears in a large bowl; sprinkle with cornstarch and toss to coat. Gently stir in preserves just until combined. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Cut in butter until crumbly; stir in granola. Sprinkle over fruit mixture.
Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 244 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.

"Lots of crunchy topping and just the right amount of sweetness make this a delicious dish. With fruit and granola, it's perfect for brunch or breakfast!" -Pat Habiger of Spearville, Kansas

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