Pear Crisp with Dried Cherries
- 2 Tbs. blanched almonds
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbs. light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. grated orange zest
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 Tbs. soy margarine
- 4 large pears (2 1/4 lb.), peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Spray 10-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray.
- Place almonds in separate skillet, and toast over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, or until browned.
- Cool.
- Grind almonds to coarse crumbs in food processor.
- Add flour, brown sugar, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Pulse to combine.
- Add margarine, and pulse until mixture is combined.
- Spread pears over bottom of prepared skillet.
- Scatter cherries over pears.
- Top with crumb mixture.
- Bake 50 to 55 minutes, or until top has browned.
blanched almonds, allpurpose, light brown sugar, orange zest, vanilla extract, soy margarine, cherries
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/pear-crisp-with-dried-cherries/ (may not work)