Caramel Apple-Pear Crisp
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"This crisp is packed with a combination of healthy pears and apples, and just the right amount of tasty walnuts in the topping. You'll love it!" -Amanda Pettit of Logan, Ohio
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + standing
Ingredients:
- 3 medium pears, peeled and sliced
- 2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/3 cup sugar-free caramel topping
- TOPPING:
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cold reduced-fat butter
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the pears, apples, sugar and allspice. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with caramel topping.
For topping, in a small bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly; stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over fruit mixture.
Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender. Let stand for 15 minutes. Spoon cooking juices over each serving; garnish with whipped topping. Yield: 6 servings.