NUTRITION PROFILE:
High Fiber
| Low Sodium
| Low Cholesterol
| Low Sat Fat
| Heart Healthy
This easy, comforting pear crumble is sure to please. Serve it as is or with low-fat ice cream.
Makes 14 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 25 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 1/2 hours
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
Topping
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup whole-wheat or all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons canola oil
Filling
3 1/2 pounds ripe but firm Anjou pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced crystallized ginger
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. To prepare topping: Combine oats, walnuts, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Drizzle with oil and stir until evenly moist.
3. To prepare filling: Combine pears, maple syrup, raisins, flour, lemon juice and ginger in a large bowl and mix well. Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the topping over the pears.
4. Bake the crumble until the pears are tender and the topping is golden, 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 257 calories; 9 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 46 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 5 g fiber; 7 mg sodium; 279 mg potassium.
3 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 1 1/2 fruit, 2 other carbohydrates, 2 fat
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare the topping (Step 2) and filling (Step 3), cover and refrigerate separately for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before assembling and baking.
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