Pear, Apple and Cranberry Cobbler

This wholesome three-fruit, crumble-topped dessert is perfected with a simple dollop of sweetened whipped cream.

Recipe Ingredients:

Topping:
l/2 cup packed brown sugar
l/2 cup granulated sugar
l cup all-purpose flour
l/2 cup (l stick) butter, cut into small pieces
l/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
l/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
l cup walnut pieces

Filling:
2 (15-ounce) cans pear slices in juice, drained
l (21-ounce) can spiced apple pie filling
l (16-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Cooking Directions:

1. To prepare topping, combine all topping ingredients, except walnuts, in food processor container. Pulse on and off until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add walnuts and pulse 3 to 4 times to chop nuts; set aside.
2. In large bowl, combine filling ingredients; pour into l3 x 9-inch baking pan. Cover evenly with topping mixture.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until topping is browned. Cool slightly before serving.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories: 483, Total Fat: 19 g, Cholesterol: 27 mg; Carbohydrate: 79 g, Protein: 14 g, Dietary Fiber: 4 g, Sodium: 148 mg.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of www.eatcannedpears.com, through ECES, Inc., Electronic Color Editorial Services.