Pear Apple Crisp

This is from the Weight Watchers cookbook entitled "Shortcuts."

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Serves 6

Here's what you need:

1/2 cup plus one tbsp. all-purpose flour

7 tbsp. packed brown sugar (I cut the amount in half and use Splenda blend to reduce the sugar count)

3/4 tsp. ground ginger

2 16-oz. cans sliced pears in juice, drained, with 1/3 cup of the juice reserved

2 tbsp. melted butter

1 packet of instant cinnamon and spice oatmeal mix (I use Safeway's sugar free, it works quite well!)

Here's what to do:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

2. Mix 1 tbsp. of the flour, 4 tbsp. of the brown sugar and the ginger in an 8-inch square baking dish.

3. Add the pears and the reserved pear juice, stirring until blended.

4. Cover the dish with plastic wrap; then prick a few holes in the plastic.

5. Microwave on high until the filling begins to bubble, about 4 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking.

6. Meanwhile, combine the butter and the remaining 3 tbsp. of brown sugar in a bowl.

7. Add the oatmeal mix and the remaining 1/2 cup of flour; stir until crumbly.

8. Sprinkle evenly over the filling and transfer the dish to the oven.

9. Bake until the topping is golden, about 15 minutes.

10. Serve warm.

Per serving (1/2 cup): 225 calories, 4 g fat, 3 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 82 mg sodium, 46 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein, 47 mg calcium. Weight Watchers Points value = 4. Note: Using whole wheat flour will increase the fiber count, and using Splenda blend brown sugar and sugar-free oatmeal packets will reduce the sugar and overall carbs.

Enjoy!