Name: Pumpkin-Pear Crisps
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 1/4 cup walnuts; 1 large egg white; 1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes; 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups 1/4" cubes peeled, seeded sugar pumpkin or butternut squash (about 1/2 pound); 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon (packed) dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 3 large pears (2 pounds), peeled, cored, cut into 1/4" cubes (4 cups); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Eight 6-ounce ramekins or heatproof bowls

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Fresh compote replaces cream-and-egg-laden pie filling.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

Streusel:

1/4 cup old-fashioned oats

1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

1/4 cup walnuts

1 large egg white

1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes

3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons whole wheat flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Compote:

2 cups 1/4" cubes peeled, seeded sugar pumpkin or butternut squash (about 1/2 pound)

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1/4 cup golden raisins

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon (packed) dark brown sugar

2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

3 large pears (2 pounds), peeled, cored, cut into 1/4" cubes (4 cups)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Special Equipment

Eight 6-ounce ramekins or heatproof bowls

Preparation

For streusel:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake oats, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet until light golden, about 10 minutes; let cool. Transfer to a food processor. Add the remaining 6 ingredients and pulse until crumble forms. Spread on rimmed baking sheet; bake until golden and crispy, occasionally breaking up lumps, 18-20 minutes. Let cool.
For compote:
Step 2
Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring first 7 ingredients and 1 1/2 cups water to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cover and simmer until pumpkin is just tender, about 7 minutes. Add pears and vanilla; cook uncovered, stirring often, until pears are tender, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pumpkin-and-fruit mixture to a medium bowl. Simmer syrup in pan until reduced to 1/2 cup, 3-5 minutes.
Step 3
Arrange ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet. Divide compote among ramekins. Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon reserved syrup.
Step 4
Bake until filling is bubbling at edges, 25-30 minutes. Top with streusel and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

259 calories

10 grams fat

41 grams carbohydrate

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

TagsCrisp Fruit Dessert Dessert Pear Fruit Pumpkin Squash Vegetable Butternut Squash Baking Food Processor Thanksgiving Bon Appétit

Recipe notes

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Recipe information

Ingredients

Streusel:

Compote:

Special Equipment

Preparation

For streusel:

Step 1

For compote:

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Nutrition Per Serving

Recipe notes

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