Autumn Dessert
Shared by: Colleen Smith
Source: Taste of Home's Quick cooking
1 large ripe pear or tart apple, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup water, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon raisins, optional
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 slices cinnamon bread, toasted
ice cream or whipped cream, optional
In a saucepan, combine pear, 1/4 cup water, sugar, raisins if desired,
butter, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or
until fruit is tender. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until
smooth; add to fruit mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve warm over
cinnamon toast. Top with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Yield: 2 servings
