Spiced Pear-Raspberry Crisp
- 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
- 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.)
- Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350F.
- 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.
- Sprinkle topping over filling.
- Bake until liquid thickens and topping is golden, about 55 minutes.
- Cool 30 minutes.
- Beat cream, vanilla and 1 teaspoon sugar in large bowl until soft peaks form.
- Serve crisp with whipped cream.
flour, golden brown sugar, almonds, ground cardamom, butter, sugar, flour, ground cardamom, ground nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, chilled whipping cream, vanilla
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spiced-pear-raspberry-crisp-4643 (may not work)