Pear-Cranberry Buns

A perfect sweet treat for fall and winter holidays! Recipe courtesy of U.S.A. Pears.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (13.75-ounce) package hot roll mix
1 to 2 fresh Anjou or Bosc pears
1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cooking Directions:

1. Prepare hot roll mix and let rise once according to directions.
2. Punch down and shape into 16 small balls. Flatten each slightly and place on greased cookie sheets. Cover and let rise until double.
3. While dough is rising, core and finely chop pears to equal 1 1/2 cups and mix with cranberries, sugar and cinnamon.
4. Make indentation in center of each bun, leaving 1/2 inch edge. Fill with pear and cranberry mixture.
5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.

Makes 16 buns.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of U.S.A. Pears.