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The Best Pear Crisp in the World

I’m not generally one to cook with pears. They never last long enough in our fridge to accumulate enough to make a really great pie or cobbler or crisp. But we had such luck last night and so a-baking I went. This filling is really inspired by a recipe I found in Family Fun Magazine. (Yes, you’ll notice I get quite a few recipes from there.) I like it because the ground ginger gives the dish a little kick. This is definitely a case where less is more, and when I experimented with adding other spices, I have to admit … Continue reading →

Pearberry Crisp

My husband says I tend to cook in phases and I have to admit, it’s kind of true. I’m in a fruit phase right now so most of the things coming out of my kitchen are fruit based. (To the dismay of some of my sugar cravin’ family members!) But fruit cobblers and fruit crisps are a great low fat way to serve dessert and not regret it or spend hours working it off at the gym later. And I’ll let you in on a secret. Crisps and cobblers are mostly interchangeable. So if you don’t like the topping, want … Continue reading →

Butterscotch Brickle Bars

I love chocolate – don’t get me wrong. But sometimes I enjoy a dessert that’s not chocolate. I can’t believe I said that, but it’s true. This recipe for butterscotch brickle bars will satisfy your sweet tooth and provide a tasty alternative to a chocolate treat. Ingredients: ½ c. granulated sugar ½ c. brown sugar ½ c. butter, softened 2 t. vanilla 2 eggs 1 ½ c. all purpose flour 2 t. baking powder ¼ t. salt ¾ c. toffee bits ½ c. butterscotch chips Heat your oven to 350 degrees. Use cooking spray or butter to grease a 9×13 … Continue reading →