Keep a big can of pears in the pantry, and you can enjoy this simple, spicy crisp any time.

　　

Ingredients

serves 6, 1/2 cup per serving

　　1/4 cup chopped pecans (about 1 ounce)

　　1 29-ounce can pears, sliced, or sliced peaches in fruit juice

　　1/4 cup dry white wine (regular or nonalcoholic) and 1/2 cup juice from the pears or peaches, or 3/4 cup juice from the pears or peaches

　　2 tablespoons sugar

　　1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

　　1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or ground cinnamon

　　1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats

　　1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

　　2 tablespoons whole-wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour

　　1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

　　2 teaspoons canola or corn oil

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

　　

Step 2

In a small ovenproof skillet, dry-roast the pecans in a single layer in the preheating oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring several times. Remove from the skillet so they don’t burn.

　　

Step 3

Put the pears in a 1-quart casserole dish or 9-inch glass pie pan.

　　

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, stir together the wine and juice, sugar, ginger, and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 4 minutes, or until reduced by half, stirring occasionally.

　　

Step 5

In a small bowl, stir together the oats, brown sugar, flour, and nutmeg. Using a fork, stir in the oil, then the pecans. Sprinkle over the pears. Pour the sauce over all.

　　

Step 6

Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the sauce is bubbly. Let cool for 20 minutes before serving.

　　

Apple Crisp

Step 7

Replace the pears with canned apple slices, and replace the ginger with 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Use 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, not ground cloves.

　　

nutrition information

Step 8

(Per Serving)

　　

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Calories: 245

　　

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Total Fat: 6.0g

　　

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Saturated: 0.5g

　　

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Trans: 0.0g

　　

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Polyunsaturated: 1.5g

　　

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Monounsaturated: 3.0g

　　

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Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

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Sodium: 11mg

　　

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Carbohydrates: 47g

　　

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Fiber: 4g

　　

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Sugars: 36g

　　

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Protein: 2g

　　

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Dietary Exchanges

　　

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1 Fruit

　　

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2 Carbohydrate

　　

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1 Fat

　　

Apple Crisp

Step 25

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 26

Calories: 238

　　

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Total Fat: 6.0g

　　

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Saturated: 0.5g

　　

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Trans 0.0g

　　

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Polyunsaturated: 1.5g

　　

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Monounsaturated: 3.0g

　　

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Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

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Sodium: 10mg

　　

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Carbohydrates: 46g

　　

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Fiber: 4g

　　

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Sugars: 35g

　　

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Protein: 2g

　　

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Dietary Exchanges

　　

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1 Fruit

　　

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2 Carbohydrate

　　

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1 Fat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals