Amaretti, pear, and cranberry crumble
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16
SmartPoints® value per serving
Total Time
55 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
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. Here, the cookies are crushed and then top a hearty filling of cinnamon, pears, cranberries, and lemon juice. They really help put this delicious crumble over the top, which will satisfy you and your guests; you can't help but keep going back for more. Amaretti cookies can be found in the gourmet section of most supermarkets and in specialty food stores. Also be sure to check for them online. If amaretti cookies are not available, reduced-fat gingersnap cookies make a nice alternative.
Ingredients
Sugar
¼ cup(s)
All-purpose flour
1 Tbsp
Ground cinnamon
1 tsp
Table salt
¼ tsp
Pear(s)
4 medium, ripe, (1 1⁄2 pounds), halved, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
Dried cranberries
½ cup(s)
Fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp
Amaretti cookie(s)
8 item(s), coarsely crushed (1⁄2 cup)
Unsalted butter
1 Tbsp, melted