Entry #3031, November 20, 2013

Holiday desserts need not be something that will ruin your diet or even being a vegan. You still can enjoy a lot of delectable desserts that will satisfy your cravings. This coming holiday season, serve healthy and delicious dessert like the Festive Cranberry Pear Crisp. It’s a dessert that will give your holiday menu a sumptuous and delightful taste to all your guests.

Vegan Holiday Dessert: Festive Cranberry Pear Crisp 

Cranberry pear crisp

Image via: Katie at the Kitchen Door

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) cold butter, cut into chunks
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
3 pounds firm-ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup fresh cranberries, rinsed and any bruised or decaying berries discarded

Procedure

1. In a bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. With a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on low speed, or your fingers, mix or rub in butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs and begins to come together. Stir in walnuts.
2. In a large bowl, mix pears, cranberries, and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Divide fruit among eight 8-ounce ramekins or pour into a 9-inch square or round baking dish; spread level. Top evenly with flour mixture.
3. Bake in a 375° regular or convection oven until juices are bubbly, pears are tender when pierced, and topping is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes for ramekins, 40 to 50 minutes for large crisp.

This Festive Cranberry Pear Crisp recipe should yield at least 8 delicious and healthy servings. So, next time that you want to throw a holiday party, make sure that you have this festive dessert that’s fit for all ages. It’s an easy and healthy recipe that you can be proud of.

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