Best 5 Pear And Dried Cherry Crisp With Nutmeg Walnut Streusel Recipes

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Pear and Dried Cherry Crisp with Nutmeg Walnut Streusel is a delectable dessert that combines the sweetness of pears with the tanginess of dried cherries, topped with a crunchy nutmeg walnut streusel. This classic comfort food is perfect for a cozy autumn day or as a special treat for your loved ones. With its simple yet irresistible flavors, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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PEAR AND DRIED-CHERRY CRISP WITH NUTMEG-WALNUT STREUSEL



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Categories     Dessert     Bake     Dried Fruit     Pear     Cherry     Walnut     Fall     Winter     Nutmeg     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Streusel
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces, room temperature
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
Filling
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dried tart cherries (9 ounces)
4 1/2 pounds ripe Bosc pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
Lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • For streusel:
  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Add butter; rub in with fingertips until mixture begins to clump together. Mix in walnuts. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  • For filling:
  • Place first 6 ingredients in medium skillet. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Add cherries; reduce heat to medium and simmer until cherries begin to soften and liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Toss pears and dried cherry mixture in large bowl; spread in baking dish. Sprinkle streusel mixture over. Bake until bubbling and golden, about 1 hour; cool. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream.

PEAR AND SOUR CHERRY CRISP



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This pear and cherry crisp is a delicious mixture of sweet and tart. It's an easy dessert to make for company.

Provided by Ruth Y.

Categories     Desserts     Crisps and Crumbles Recipes     Pear Crisps and Crumbles Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds pears - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 (16 ounce) can pitted sour cherries, drained
3 tablespoons cornstarch
⅔ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
9 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Mix pears, cherries, cornstarch, 2/3 cup sugar, and almond extract in prepared baking dish. Combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl; cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle flour mixture over fruit.
  • Bake in preheated oven until crust is golden, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.9 calories, Carbohydrate 68.3 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 315.9 mg, Sugar 40.5 g

PEAR AND DRIED-FRUIT CRISP WITH NUTMEG-WALNUT STREUSEL



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Super tasty crisp! You can use any dried fruit or mixed fruit combination that you like. Great for crowds.

Provided by Super San Mateo Che

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces at room temperature
1 1/2 walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons orange peel, finely grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dried mixed fruit (9 oz package)
4 1/2 cups pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 tablespoons Amaretto
lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F degrees.
  • Coat a 12 inch glass baking dish with grease or butter.
  • Whisk first 4 ingredients (flour, sugar, nutmeg and salt)in a medium bowl.
  • Add butter; rub in with fingers until mixture clumps together. Mix in walnuts.
  • Place next 6 ingredients (sugar, unsalted butter, orange juice, orange peel, vanilla, salt). in large skillet. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
  • Add dried fruit; reduce heat to medium and simmer until fruit soften and liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Add chopped pears and amaretto. Mix completely and simmer another 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and spread in baking dish. Sprinkle streusel mixture on top.
  • Bake until bubbling and golden; about 1 hour.
  • Cool and serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.6, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 100.1, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 28.4, Protein 1.9

PEAR AND DRIED CHERRY CRISP WITH COCONUT-ALMOND TOPPING



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Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     High Fiber     Pear     Cherry     Coconut     Almond     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Topping
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
7 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
2/3 cup sliced almonds (about 2 3/4 ounces)
Fruit
3 1/2 pounds pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
1 1/3 cups dried tart cherries or raisins
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • For Topping:
  • Mix flour, sugar, ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg in medium bowl. Add chilled butter and rub with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add shredded coconut and sliced almonds and rub mixture with fingertips until small clumps form. (Topping can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • For Fruit:
  • Preheat oven to 375° F. Butter 13 x 9x2-inch glass baking dish. Toss pears, cherries, sugar, flour and spices in large bowl. Transfer to prepared dish. Dot with butter. Sprinkle topping over. Bake until topping browns and juices thicken, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Serve with ice cream.

COUNTRY PEAR AND CHERRY CRISP



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Make and share this Country Pear And Cherry Crisp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MrsStacy Casas

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package frozen unsweetened pitted tart red cherries, thawed or 1 (16 ounce) can pitted tart red cherries (water pack)
1/3-1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange rind
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 -4 medium pears, peeled,cored,and thinly sliced (3 cups, 1 pound)
1 1/2 cups granola cereal
2 tablespoons butter
vanilla ice cream (optional)

Steps:

  • If using canned cherrie, drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine frozen or canned cherries and reserved juice; add sugar and toss to coat.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl combine flour, peel, and cinnamon; sprinkle over cherries.
  • Toss to mix.
  • Add pears; toss to mix.
  • Transfer to an ungreased 2 quart square baking dish.
  • Combine granola and butter; sprinkle over filling.
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven about 30 minutes or until pears are tender.
  • If necessary, to prevent overbrowning, cover with foil the last 5 to 10 minutes.
  • If desired, serve warm with Icecream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 37.2, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 31.8, Protein 5.9

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm pears. This will ensure that they hold their shape during baking and provide a sweet, delicious flavor.
  • Use a variety of dried cherries. Tart, sweet, and smoked cherries all add different flavors and textures to the crisp.
  • Don't overmix the streusel topping. Just mix until the ingredients are combined and crumbly. Overmixing will make the topping tough.
  • Bake the crisp until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. This will ensure that the crisp is cooked through.
  • Let the crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

This pear and dried cherry crisp is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears, tart cherries, and nutty streusel topping is sure to please everyone. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra special treat.

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