Best 7 Pear And Cherry Crisp With Almond Custard Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our delectable Pear and Cherry Crisp, a dessert masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds. This irresistible crisp combines the sweet and juicy goodness of ripe pears and plump cherries, enveloped in a crispy oat and almond topping. The medley of fruit and crunchy topping is further elevated by a luscious almond custard sauce, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Accompanying this main recipe are three additional culinary gems: a classic Vanilla Custard Sauce, perfect for those who prefer a simple yet elegant accompaniment to their crisp; a tangy and refreshing Lemon Custard Sauce, adding a zesty twist to the dessert experience; and a rich and decadent Chocolate Custard Sauce, catering to those with a sweet tooth. Whether you're a fan of classic flavors or prefer a touch of adventure, these custards are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEAR AND CHERRY CRISP WITH ALMOND CUSTARD SAUCE



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Looking for a baked dessert recipe? Then check out this fruits crisp with a nutty custard sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons dried cherries
4 medium pears, peeled, cored and sliced (4 cups)
1 cup frozen pitted tart cherries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 containers (4 oz each) refrigerated vanilla fat-free pudding
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and the butter until crumbly. Stir in dried cherries; set aside.
  • In 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, mix remaining fruit crisp ingredients. Sprinkle oat mixture over filling; press slightly.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until topping is golden brown and mixture is bubbly. Cool 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients. Serve fruit crisp with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

PEAR CRISP WITH ALMONDS



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"I am always looking for something besides a cake or pie for the holidays and this crisp is surprisingly light. The flavor of the almonds with the pears is a winner. The almonds also add a great texture to the topping." - Alex Guarnaschelli

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

About 3 pounds Bosc or Anjou pears, peeled and cored
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
The topping:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground, dried ginger
teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 stick (8 tablespoons) lightly salted butter, cut into cubes plus 1 tablespoon for greasing the baking dish
1 cup Fisher® Slivered Almonds, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 2.Pears: Cut pears in half and then into thin slices. Put them in a large bowl and toss with the brown sugar, lemon juice and zest to blend, set aside.
  • 3. Topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add the butter and almonds and break them up with your fingers integrating the dry ingredients with the butter and nuts.
  • 4. Grease the bottom and sides of a shallow square baking dish (8 square inches) with the remaining tablespoon of butter. Layer the pears in the dish and top evenly with the nut topping. Place the dish in the center of the oven and bake until the pears are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife. The topping should be golden brown as well, about 40-45 minutes. Set aside to cool a few minutes before serving.

PEAR AND DRIED-CHERRY CUSTARD CRISP



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Provided by Diane Rossen Worthington

Categories     Food Processor     Egg     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Fourth of July     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Pear     Cherry     Vanilla     Fall     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Topping
3/4 cup all purpose flour
6 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup pecans, ground in processor
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Custard
2 large eggs
1 cup crème fraîche
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
Filling
3 1/2 pounds firm but ripe Bosc pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (about 8 cups)
1 cup dried tart cherries (about 6 ounces)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup baker's sugar (superfine sugar) or regular sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
French vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • For topping:
  • Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Add melted butter and vanilla extract; stir with fork until soft crumbly dough forms. (Can be made up to 6 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.)
  • For custard:
  • Whisk eggs in medium bowl to blend. Whisk in crème fraîche and vanilla. Sift in flour; whisk until smooth. (Can be made up to 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill; rewhisk before using.)
  • For filling:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously butter 13x9x2-inch oval ceramic or glass baking dish. Combine pears, cherries, and lemon juice in large bowl; toss to blend. Mix flour, sugar, and lemon peel in small bowl. Add to pear mixture and toss to blend. Transfer pear mixture to prepared dish, pressing slightly with rubber spatula to form even layer. (Can be made up to 1 hour ahead; let stand at room temperature.)
  • Pour custard evenly over pear mixture. Using fingertips, crumble topping evenly over. Bake until pears are tender and topping is deep golden, about 55 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, with ice cream.

COUNTRY PEAR AND CHERRY CRISP



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Make and share this Country Pear And Cherry Crisp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MrsStacy Casas

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package frozen unsweetened pitted tart red cherries, thawed or 1 (16 ounce) can pitted tart red cherries (water pack)
1/3-1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange rind
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 -4 medium pears, peeled,cored,and thinly sliced (3 cups, 1 pound)
1 1/2 cups granola cereal
2 tablespoons butter
vanilla ice cream (optional)

Steps:

  • If using canned cherrie, drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine frozen or canned cherries and reserved juice; add sugar and toss to coat.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl combine flour, peel, and cinnamon; sprinkle over cherries.
  • Toss to mix.
  • Add pears; toss to mix.
  • Transfer to an ungreased 2 quart square baking dish.
  • Combine granola and butter; sprinkle over filling.
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven about 30 minutes or until pears are tender.
  • If necessary, to prevent overbrowning, cover with foil the last 5 to 10 minutes.
  • If desired, serve warm with Icecream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 37.2, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 31.8, Protein 5.9

CUSTARD SAUCE



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Use this custard sauce in our Poached Pear and Almond Trifle recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 2 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Place milk and cream in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Combine egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl, and whisk until pale yellow. Pour half of hot milk mixture into egg-yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Return to pot with remaining milk mixture, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thick enough to coat back of spoon.
  • Remove from heat; pour through a very fine strainer into a bowl set over the ice bath. Allow to cool, stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days in the refrigerator, until ready to use.

PEAR AND DRIED CHERRY CRISP WITH COCONUT-ALMOND TOPPING



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Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     High Fiber     Pear     Cherry     Coconut     Almond     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Topping
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
7 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
2/3 cup sliced almonds (about 2 3/4 ounces)
Fruit
3 1/2 pounds pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
1 1/3 cups dried tart cherries or raisins
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • For Topping:
  • Mix flour, sugar, ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg in medium bowl. Add chilled butter and rub with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add shredded coconut and sliced almonds and rub mixture with fingertips until small clumps form. (Topping can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • For Fruit:
  • Preheat oven to 375° F. Butter 13 x 9x2-inch glass baking dish. Toss pears, cherries, sugar, flour and spices in large bowl. Transfer to prepared dish. Dot with butter. Sprinkle topping over. Bake until topping browns and juices thicken, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Serve with ice cream.

PEAR AND SOUR CHERRY CRISP



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This pear and cherry crisp is a delicious mixture of sweet and tart. It's an easy dessert to make for company.

Provided by Ruth Y.

Categories     Desserts     Crisps and Crumbles Recipes     Pear Crisps and Crumbles Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds pears - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 (16 ounce) can pitted sour cherries, drained
3 tablespoons cornstarch
⅔ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
9 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Mix pears, cherries, cornstarch, 2/3 cup sugar, and almond extract in prepared baking dish. Combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl; cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle flour mixture over fruit.
  • Bake in preheated oven until crust is golden, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.9 calories, Carbohydrate 68.3 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 315.9 mg, Sugar 40.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, juicy pears and cherries: This will ensure that your crisp is bursting with flavor.
  • Don't overmix the crisp topping: A few lumps are okay—they'll help create a crispy texture.
  • Bake the crisp until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling: This usually takes about 45 minutes.
  • Let the crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the crisp to set.
  • Serve the crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream: This will add a delicious creamy element to the dish.

Conclusion:

This pear and cherry crisp with almond custard sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears, tart cherries, and crunchy almonds is simply irresistible. And the almond custard sauce is the perfect finishing touch, adding a rich and creamy flavor to the dish. So next time you're looking for a dessert that is both delicious and impressive, give this pear and cherry crisp a try. You won't be disappointed!

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