Tender pears and Mandarin oranges prove to be a delightful dessert when warmed in a slow cooker. As I have shared in previous posts, fruit desserts are some of my favorites. Of course, they can also be served with a slice of pound cake, a scoop of vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt, or even vanilla Greek yogurt. This recipe is one to try before the warmer weather sneaks up on us this Spring. The comforting flavors of this recipe can be enjoyed throughout the Fall and Winter months.
Here is how I make this recipe–gather these ingredients: 1 can sliced pears with juice, 1 can mandarin oranges without juice, 3 cinnamon sticks, and 2 fresh Bosc pears peeled and sliced. Additional fresh pears or canned pears could be substituted for each ingredient.
In a small bowl, combine these ingredients: 1/2 cup dry oatmeal, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 Tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 Tablespoons melted margarine.
Place the first set of ingredients in the slow cooker, and then cover with the ingredients from the bowl. Cook on LOW for 4 hours. Serve warm. I topped each serving with whipped cream and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Yummy.
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