Caramel Apple-Pear Crisp

Desserts

This crisp is packed with a combination of healthy pears and apples, and just the right amount of tasty walnuts in the topping. You'll love it!

Average Rating: 4.6

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 medium pears, peeled and sliced (about 3 cups)
2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup sugar-free caramel topping
OAT TOPPING:
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cold reduced-fat butter
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Reduced-fat vanilla ice cream, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Mix sugar and allspice; toss with fruit. Place in an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with caramel topping.
2. Mix oats, brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly; stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over filling.
3. Bake until top is golden brown and fruit is tender, 40-45 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, top with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 181 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch, 1 fat.