Best Mini Pear Crisps Recipes

MINI PEAR-AND-CRANBERRY AMARETTI CRISPS

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Sliced almonds and store-bought amaretti-cookies made from almond flour and egg whites-double the nutty flavor of these crisps, which each serve one or two people. Silky pears bring the sweetness, and cranberries keep things interesting with their mouth-puckering punch. A scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into the crags is, of course, a welcome addition.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 2 to 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup sliced almonds
10 amaretti (1/2 cup), such as Asturi Italian, crushed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup light-brown sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
2 firm but ripe pears (each 8 to 10 ounces), peeled and sliced about 1/2 inch thick
1/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and drained if frozen
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Pinch of kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche, for serving (optional)

Steps:

For the Topping: Using your hands, mix together almonds, cookies, butter, brown sugar, and salt until butter is evenly distributed and mixture is crumbly. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
For the Crisp: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, mix together pears, cranberries, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice. Stir in cornstarch to combine. Transfer to a mini pie dish (about 6 to 7 inches across top) or 2 individual gratin dishes (about 2 cups each).
Bake until juices reduce and mixture is beginning to bubble, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with amaretti mixture and continue to bake until topping is browned and crisp and mixture is bubbling in center, about 15 minutes more. Let cool 10 minutes, then serve warm with ice cream or crème fraîche.

MINI PEAR CRISPS

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I put these pear crisps on the grill to cook while everyone enjoys the day's more savory foods. They're always a hit because they're comforting and fun to eat. -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cold butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins
8 medium pears, peeled and sliced
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans and raisins., Divide the pears among eight greased 4-1/2-in. disposable foil tart pans. Sprinkle with oat mixture., Prepare grill for indirect heat. Grill crisps, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until pears are tender. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.