Pear-Pecan Crisp with Lemon Sauce |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Pear-adise on a plate is a great way to describe this fruity crisp. A lovely lemon custard sauce tastefully tops the tender pears and crunchy topping. Ingredients:
5 cups sliced peeled ripe pears (about 5 medium) |
1 tablespoon sugar |
2/3 cup old-fashioned oats |
1/3 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/3 cup packed brown sugar |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 cup cold butter |
1/3 cup chopped pecans |
sauce: |
1/4 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons cornstarch |
1/2 cup water |
1 egg yolk, beaten |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel |
Directions:
1. Place pears in a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with sugar. In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in pecans. Sprinkle over pears. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
3. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, lemon juice and peel. Serve with warm pear crisp. Yield: 6 servings.
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