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.

Zain abdul khaliq
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This was a great recipe! I'll definitely be making it again.


Wael Alzokari
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fruit crisps.


Amos Moeketsi
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth the splurge for a special occasion.


Frankie Allison
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I'm not a big fan of custard, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The pears and cherries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the custard.


Youngboy Red rum
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This recipe is very versatile. You can use different fruits, nuts, and spices to create your own unique flavor combinations.


Mary Jane Gumia
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I added a bit of cinnamon to the custard filling and it gave it a nice warm flavor.


Anca Ditiu
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I used a mix of different dried cherries and they worked great in this recipe.


miles IS BEST
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I would recommend using fresh pears for this recipe. They add a much better flavor than canned pears.


Bablu Khan
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


Angel Nshalati
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great dessert to impress your guests.


Mozzam Bhatti
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Aliyaali
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Yanis Mahamdi
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The custard filling was so creamy and flavorful.


imdasraful molla
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This was so easy to make and it tasted amazing!


Telldworld Entertainment
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fruit crisps.


Rapp3r Nova
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This dessert is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat.


Zaib koko Mardan
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I love the combination of pears and dried cherries in this recipe. The custard filling is also very creamy and flavorful.


Melissa Penrod
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This was my first time making a custard crisp and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the result was a beautiful and delicious dessert.


Uwem Gift
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was amazing.


Srabon Akther
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This pear and dried cherry custard crisp was a delightful treat! The combination of sweet pears, tart cherries, and creamy custard filling was simply irresistible. The topping was perfectly crispy and added a nice textural contrast to the soft fruit