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Almond Fruit Crisp Recipe

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Sliced almonds give extra crunch to these yummy individual crisps made with plums and nectarines or peaches. We love desserts, but this one has to be our very favorite. I usually serve it with ice cream. —Elizabeth Sicard, Summerfield, Florida

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10 Servings
Prep: 35 min. + standing Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds nectarines or peaches, cubed
1-1/2 pounds red plums, cubed
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
Dash salt
ALMOND TOPPING:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Dash salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3 tablespoons almond paste
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup sliced almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, combine nectarines and plums. Drizzle with lemon juice; toss to coat. Combine the sugar, tapioca and salt; sprinkle over fruit and toss to coat evenly. Let stand for 15 minutes. Spoon into 10 greased 6-oz. custard cups.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter and almond paste until crumbly. Combine egg and extract; stir into crumb mixture just until blended. Sprinkle over fruit. Top with almonds.
Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until fruit is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Cool for 15-20 minutes before serving. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 328 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 103 mg sodium, 62 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Almond Fruit Crisp published in Taste of Home October/November 2005, p31

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