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Pear, Almond, and Dried-Cherry Brown Betty Recipe

Pear, Almond, and Dried-Cherry Brown Betty Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup dried tart cherries
3 tbsp poire williams (clear pear brandy) or regular brandy
6 5 x4-inch slices white sandwich bread with crust (such as buttermilk bread), torn into pieces (about 6 cups)
1 cup sliced almonds
5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups hot water
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tsp finely grated lemon peel
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp ground cloves
21/2 lb firm but ripe pears (such as bosc or bartlett), peeled, halved, cored, cut into 1-inch cubes
vanilla ice cream

Directions:

Combine cherries and brandy in small bowl; let soak until cherries soften, 1 to 2 hours. Drain (reserve brandy for another use).
Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine bread pieces and almonds in processor. Using on/off turns, blend until mixture resembles very coarse crumbs. Spread crumb mixture evenly on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until crumb mixture is light golden and crisp, about 16 minutes. Transfer crumb mixture to medium bowl; toss with melted butter. Set aside. Maintain oven temperature.
Mix 1 1/2 cups hot water and honey in 2-cup measuring cup. Combine drained cherries, brown sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, and cloves in large bowl; stir to blend well. Add pear cubes and toss to coat.
Butter 9x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Sprinkle 1/3 of crumb mixture over bottom of prepared baking pan. Spread half of pear mixture over crumb mixture. Top with 1/3 of crumb mixture, then remaining pear mixture. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture evenly over. Pour water-honey mixture over.
Cover pan tightly with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered until crumb mixture is golden brown on top and pear filling is bubbling thickly at edges, about 45 minutes longer. Remove from oven and cool at least 20 minutes. do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely, then cover and chill. Rewarm uncovered in 300°F oven 15 to 20 minutes.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Per serving (analysis does not include ice cream): 319.4 kcal calories, 31.1 % calories from fat, 11.0 g fat, 4.0 g saturated fat, 15.0 mg cholesterol, 53.9 g carbohydrates, 7.3 g dietary fiber, 34.9 g total sugars, 46.7 g net carbohydrates, 4.4 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	595.12 Kcal (2492 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.29g	27%
Cholesterol	19.08mg	6%
Sodium	158.68mg	7%
Potassium	848.56mg	18%
Total Carbs	112.42g	37%
Sugars	79.32g	317%
Dietary Fiber	20.08g	80%
Protein	4.08g	8%
Vitamin C	28mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	110.6mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	82.93 Kcal (347 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.41g	27%
Cholesterol	2.66mg	6%
Sodium	22.11mg	7%
Potassium	118.25mg	18%
Total Carbs	15.67g	37%
Sugars	11.05g	317%
Dietary Fiber	2.8g	80%
Protein	0.57g	8%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	47%
Iron	0.1mg	4%
Calcium	15.4mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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