Pear and Banana Crisp

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Pear and Banana CrispIndividual crisps made with fresh fruit are a lovely finish to any dinner, and prove that there's no reason to scrimp on dessert. If you want, splurge on some good-quality vanilla ice cream to serve alongside.5 out of5based on3 ratings.
Pear and Banana Crisp

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 468468 cal
pro 3 g3g pro
total fat 13 g13g total fat
sat. fat 8 g8g sat. fat
carb 90 g90g carb
fibre 5 g5g fibre
chol 38 mg38mg chol
sodium 135 mg135mg sodium
% RDI: -
calcium 44 calcium
iron 1414 iron
vit A 1212 vit A
vit C 1818 vit C
folate 1616 folate

Individual crisps made with fresh fruit are a lovely finish to any dinner, and prove that there's no reason to scrimp on dessert. If you want, splurge on some good-quality vanilla ice cream to serve alongside.

Ingredients

  • 3 firm ripe pears 3 firm ripe pears
  • 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp packed brown sugar 3 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch grated nutmeg 1 pinch grated nutmeg
  • 6 bananas , sliced6 bananas, sliced
  • Topping:
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup cold butter 1/3 cup cold  butter

Preparation

Peel pears; cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook pears, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, stirring occasionally, until softened and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir in bananas. Divide among six 1-cup (250 mL) ramekins; set aside.

Topping:
In bowl, combine flour and brown and granulated sugars; using fingers, rub in butter until size of small peas with a few larger pieces. Divide among ramekins; press to make firm. Bake on rimmed baking sheet in 350°F (180°C) oven until bubbly and golden, about 30 minutes. (Make-ahead: Cover and store at room temperature for up to 24 hours. Reheat in 350°F/180°C oven for 10 minutes.)

Additional information :

Variation
Pear and Banana Chocolate Crisp: Add 2 oz (60 g) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, to topping.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine October 2005

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