Recipe: Crunchy Pear Delight

CRUNCHY PEAR DELIGHT

4 fresh pears
2 ts lemon juice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
2 tbsp melted margarine
2 tbsp whole-wheat flour

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a shallow 1 1/2 to 2 quart baking dish or an 8x8-inch baking pan.

Peel, halve, core and dice the pears. Place them in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice.

Combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Spread over the pears.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the top is lightly browned.

Serve warm or cold, plains or with a little milk.

Servings: 4
Source:: American Institute for Cancer Research