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.

Zanib Noor
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This crisp is a great way to use up ripe pears.


Khan SahaB
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Juel Alam
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Amanda Stuart
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This crisp is a great dessert for a special occasion.


Dawn Cole
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I love the combination of pears and cherries in this crisp. The coconut-almond topping is a great addition.


Yankiel Serrano
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This recipe is a winner! The pears and cherries are perfectly cooked and the coconut-almond topping is crispy and flavorful.


Abdullahi Nurudeen
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This crisp is a great way to use up ripe pears. The coconut-almond topping is a nice twist on the classic crisp topping.


annel Munguia
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The pears and cherries are always perfectly cooked and the coconut-almond topping is the perfect finishing touch.


naseer mohammad
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This crisp was delicious! The pears and cherries were perfectly tender and the coconut-almond topping was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Irshad Malik
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This recipe is a keeper! The pears and cherries were perfectly cooked and the coconut-almond topping was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohamed Lamine Stambouli
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I made this crisp for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of pears and cherries, and the coconut-almond topping added a nice touch of crunch and flavor. It was also really easy to make, which is always a bonus.


Abdul Sayad
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This pear and dried cherry crisp with coconut-almond topping was a delightful dessert! The flavors and textures were perfectly balanced, with the sweetness of the pears and cherries complemented by the crunch of the topping. I also appreciated the si