*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                            CRANBERRY PEAR CRISP
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Holiday
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3       c            Cooked brown rice
    2       c            Diced peeled pears
    1       c            Chopped cranberries
                         --(fresh or frozen)
      1/2   c            Brown sugar, firmly packed
                         -- divided
                         Vegetable cooking spray
      1/4   c            Rolled oats
    3       tb           Butter or margarine
      1/4   c            Chopped pecans
      1/4   c            Flaked coconut
 
   Combine rice, pears, cranberries, 1/3 cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons flour.
   Place rice mixture in 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray; set
   aside.  Combine remaining flour, remaining sugar, and oats in bowl.  Cut
   in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.  Add
   pecans and coconut; blend well.  Sprinkle over rice mixture.  Bake at 375
   degrees F. for 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated.  Serve warm.
   
   Microwave Oven Instructions:  Prepare as directed using 2-quart microproof
   baking dish.  Cook on HIGH 4 to 5 minutes, rotating dish once during
   cooking time.  Let stand 5 minutes.  Serve warm.
   
   Source: Seasonal Inspirations for Rice
   Reprinted with permission from USA Rice Council
   Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias
  
 
 
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