Pear Cranberry Crisp

Filling

• 6 cups sliced peeled pear (about 3 pounds)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• cooking spray

Topping

• 3/4 cup oats
• 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped pecan
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°.

2. 2

   To prepare filling, place the pears in a large bowl. Sprinkle with cornstarch; toss well to coat.

3. 3

   Stir in cranberries and next 5 ingredients (cranberries through 1/8 teaspoon salt).

4. 4

   Spoon pear mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.

5. 5

   To prepare topping, combine oats and remaining ingredients, tossing until moist.

6. 6

   Sprinkle topping in an even layer over pear mixture. Cover with foil; bake at 375° for 40 minutes.

7. 7

   Uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes or until topping is golden and fruit mixture is bubbly.