Name: Spiced Pear-Raspberry Crisp
Yield: Serves 8 to 10
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all purpose flour; 2/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/3 cup slivered almonds; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Pinch of salt; 2 1/4 pounds Bosc pears, peeled, quartered, cored, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Homespun treats like cobblers and this crisp never go out of fashion for home cooks, but the past 12 months saw them show up on a lot of restaurant menus.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 8 to 10

Ingredients

For topping

3/4 cup all purpose flour

2/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar

1/3 cup slivered almonds

2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

1 teaspoon ground cardamom

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

For filling

1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoons all purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Pinch of salt

2 1/4 pounds Bosc pears, peeled, quartered, cored, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup chilled whipping cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Make topping:
Step 1
Combine first 5 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until nuts are finely chopped. Add butter. Using on/off turns, process until small clumps form. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Make filling:
Step 2
Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Butter 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Place dish on baking sheet. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour, spices and salt in large bowl. Add pears; toss to coat. Add berries and lemon juice; toss gently to coat. Transfer to dish.
Step 3
Sprinkle topping over filling. Bake until liquid thickens and topping is golden, about 55 minutes. Cool 30 minutes.
Step 4
Beat cream, vanilla and 1 teaspoon sugar in large bowl until soft peaks form. Serve crisp with whipped cream.

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Recipe information

Ingredients

For topping

For filling

Preparation

Make topping:

Step 1

Make filling:

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Recipe notes