Recipe - Pear And Golden Raisin Crisp

TOPPING
1 One fourth cup Allpurpose flour
1 tablespoon Sugar
One half cup Light brown sugar,, packed
6 tablespoon Unsalted butter,, 1/2inch
cubes
Three fourths cup Sliced unpeeled almonds
One half teaspoon Ground cinnamon

FRUIT
Three fourths cup Sugar
2 One half tablespoon Tapioca
6 md Ripe pears (about 3
pounds),, cut or sliced up
1 cup Golden raisins
Crema, for serving (recipe
below), (optional)

In a large mixing bowl, cut together the topping ingredients with 2 knives
until they are well combined and crumbly. Be sure the butter is evenly
distributed in the mixture. If desired, freeze for up to 3 months, or use
immediately.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In another large mixing bowl, combine the
sugar and the tapioca and toss until evenly mixed. Add the pears and toss
until they are evenly coated with the mixture. Mix in the raisins. Turn the
fruit mixture into a 10 x 2inch deep round baking dish, preferably glass.
Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top and bake the crisp for 15
minutes, then turn the oven down to 375 degrees. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes
more, or until the topping is golden. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then
serve warm accompanied by a dollop of Crema, if desired.

Yield: 8 servings
Posted to MCRecipe Digest V1 #328

Recipe by: TOO HOT TAMALES SHOW #TH6224

From: Meg Antczak meginny@frontiernet.net

Date: Wed, 4 Dec 1996 08:11:39 0500