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Pear and Berry Crisp

WHY IT’S LIGHT Fruit makes a naturally healthy dessert; here, lightly sweetened fresh pears and berries are embellished with only a thin layer of crunchy oatmeal topping. The topping can be made ahead and chilled until ready to use; refrigerate it in an airtight container up to five days.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 8

Ingredients

1

bag (12 ounces) frozen mixed berries (do not thaw)

3

pounds ripe pears (5 to 7), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1

tablespoon fresh lemon juice

3

tablespoons sugar

2

tablespoons all-purpose flour

Oatmeal Topping (recipe follows)

Vanilla frozen yogurt, for serving (optional)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Spread frozen berries in a single layer on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet; thaw 30 minutes at room temperature.

    Step 2

    In a large bowl, combine thawed berries, pears, lemon juice, sugar, and flour; toss well. Transfer to a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with chilled topping.

    Step 3

    Bake until fruit is tender and topping is golden, about 45 minutes. Let cool at least 20 minutes. Serve warm with frozen yogurt, if desired.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 242

    Step 6

    Fat: 6.7g (3.6g Saturated Fat)

    Step 7

    Protein: 2.1g

    Step 8

    Carbohydrates: 46.8g

    Step 9

    Fiber: 5.1g

Everyday Food: Light