GINGER-CHERRY-PEAR CRISP WITH OATMEAL TOPPING

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Ginger-Cherry-Pear Crisp with Oatmeal Topping image

Add gingery flavor to this delicious cherry and pear crisp made with Betty Crocker® oatmeal cookie mix - perfect for a dessert treat.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
3/4 cup cold butter or margarine
1 cup chopped walnuts
6 medium pears, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 7 cups)
1 bag (5.5 oz) dried cherries
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, place cookie mix. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are the size of peas. Remove 1 cup crumb mixture to small bowl; stir in walnuts. Set aside for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into bottom of dish.
  • In another large bowl, toss pears, cherries, brown sugar and ginger; spoon over crust. Sprinkle reserved crumb/nut mixture over fruit.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until topping is golden brown and edges are bubbly. Cool about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

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