Ginger-Pear Crisp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 small pears, peeled, cored, and sliced (12 ounces)
2 teaspoons dried cranberries, chopped
1 tablespoon orange juice or 1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons rolled oats
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
low-fat vanilla yogurt (optional)
crystallized ginger, Coarsely chopped (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F.
In a small bowl, combine pears, cranberries, orange juice or water, the 2 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger, the cinnamon, and vanilla. Divide mixture between two 8- to 10-ounce individual baking dishes.
In another small bowl, stir together oats, brown sugar, and flour. Stir in melted butter. Sprinkle oat mixture and almonds over pear mixture in baking dishes.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until pears are tender and almonds are golden brown. Serve warm. If desired, top with yogurt and additional crystallized ginger.