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Apple or Pear Crisp

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-size Golden Delicious apples, or Anjou pears or Barlett pears or a combination (about 2 1/4 pounds), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• Lightly sweetened whipping cream for accompaniment (optional)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Place prepared apples or pears in a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and water; mix lightly.

In a medium-sized bowl, mix sugar and flour. Using a pastry blender to cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; evenly sprinkle crumbs over fruit mixture.

Bake for 1 hour or until fruit is tender when pierced and crust is lightly browned.

Serve with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream, if desired.

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