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Autumn Dessert

By: Lanny Lightner 
"THIS instant dessert satisfies my sweet tooth in about 10 minutes! There's no crust to prepare and no need to use the oven. It's just right for two, so there are no leftovers to tempt me later. I was inspired to create this recipe to make a very simple dish and to save time. -Lanny Lightner, Denver, Colorado"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe pear or tart apple, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon raisins
  • 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 slices cinnamon bread, toasted
  • Ice cream or whipped cream (optional)

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine pear, 1/4 cup water, sugar, raisins if desired, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until fruit is tender. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; add to fruit mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve warm over cinnamon toast. Top with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2007 by Grandpa George   view full review
Made this for grandma and me the other night. We both loved it. I doubled the rasins and...

 

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