Apple-Pear Crisp with Peanut Butter

Name: Apple-Pear Crisp with Peanut Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. old-fashioned oats; 3 small Gala or Empire apples, peeled and chopped; 2 medium pears, peeled and chopped; 1 tbsp. water; 2 tsp. brown sugar; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 1/2 c. dried cranberries; 1/3 c. chunky, sweetened peanut butter; 3 tbsp. whole wheat flour; 1/4 c. fat-free whipped cream

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jan 9, 2014

Con Poulos

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

230

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Baked desserts are great for warming up on a cold day. When the wind starts blowing, try this fruit crisp. Made with spiced apples and pears, and topped with a peanut butter oat crisp, it's sure to take the chill off of even the coldest day.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup
old-fashioned oats
3
small Gala or Empire apples, peeled and chopped
2
medium pears, peeled and chopped
1 Tbsp.
water
2 tsp.
brown sugar
1/2 tsp.
ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp.
ground ginger
1/2 cup
dried cranberries
1/3 cup
chunky, sweetened peanut butter
3 Tbsp.
whole wheat flour
1/4 cup
fat-free whipped cream

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread the oats in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan. Toast them 5 to 8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once halfway through.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a 4-quart saucepan, combine the apples, pears, water, sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes or until sugar dissolves and fruit softens. Remove from the heat and stir in the cranberries. Divide the mixture among 6 shallow 12- to 16-ounce baking dishes.
3. Step 3In a medium bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, and flour. Rub the mixture between your fingers to form small clumps then sprinkle it over the fruit mixture in the baking dishes. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until browned and bubbling. To serve, top each crisp with 1 tablespoon of whipped cream.