Ginger-Pear Crisp

Ingredients

• 2 small pears, peeled, cored, and sliced (12 ounces)
• 2 teaspoons dried cranberries, chopped
• 1 tablespoon orange juice or water
• 2 teaspoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
• low-fat vanilla yogurt (optional)
• crystallized ginger, Coarsely chopped (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine pears, cranberries, orange juice or water, the 2 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger, the cinnamon, and vanilla. Divide mixture between two 8- to 10-ounce individual baking dishes.

3. 3

   In another small bowl, stir together oats, brown sugar, and flour. Stir in melted butter. Sprinkle oat mixture and almonds over pear mixture in baking dishes.

4. 4

   Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until pears are tender and almonds are golden brown. Serve warm. If desired, top with yogurt and additional crystallized ginger.