Amaretti, Pear, and Cranberry Crumble
- Total Time
- 0:55
- Prep
- 0:20
- Cook
- 0:35
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Amaretti are small dome-shaped Italian cookies that are bursting with almond flavor; they are often served as an after-dinner treat with coffee or dessert wine.
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sugar¼ cup(s)
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all-purpose flour1 Tbsp
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ground cinnamon1 tsp
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table salt¼ tsp
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pear(s)4 medium, ripe, (1 1/2 pounds), halved, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
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dried cranberries½ cup(s)
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fresh lemon juice1 Tbsp
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amaretti cookie(s)8 item(s), coarsely crushed (1/2 cup)
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unsalted butter1 Tbsp, melted
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Spray a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
- To make the filling, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Add the pears, cranberries, and lemon juice; toss to mix well. Spoon into the baking dish. Sprinkle with the amaretti and drizzle with the melted butter. Bake until the pears are tender and the mixture is bubbly, about 35 minutes. Let cool on a rack about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Yields 1/4 of crumble per serving.