Tropical Pear Crunch

Tropical pear crunch is a pleasing taste of fruits with the crunch of slivered almonds. The finished product is a resemblance of a long-awaited trip to the islands.

Ingredients

• 1 8 oz can crushed pineapple, do not drain
• 1/4 cup apple juice or pineapple juice
• 3 T. dried cranberries
• 1 1/2 tsp quick-cooking tapioca
• 1/4 tsp vanilla
• 2 fresh pears, core and cut in half top to bottom
• 1/4 cup granola
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Place pineapple, juice, cranberries, tapioca and vanilla in crock-pot. Stir well.

Place pears, cut side down, on top of pineapple mixture. Cover. Cook on low for 4 hours.

Arrange pear halves in dessert bowl. Top with pineapple mixture. Sprinkle with granola and slivered almonds. Makes 4 servings.

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