Pecans… one of my major weaknesses… Pears… another…

My fate is sealed!

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*When I dream, I cook and bake like an artist!*

Pecan Crusted Pear-Apple Crisp With Italian Liquer

INGREDIENTS
For Filling:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 medium sized firm but ripe pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 medium sized apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise in half
6 tablespoons Tuaca liqueur (Tuaca is an italian liquer with a citrus-vanilla flavor)
1/4 c. dry white wine (ex: sauvignon blanc)

For Topping:
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into pieces
1 1/3 cups pecans, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 F

For filling:
STEP 1 – Mix pears, apples, and butter, and add to a lightly buttered 9X9 inch baking dish.
STEP 2 – Simmer wine, tuaca, vanilla bean, and sugars over small saucepan until it thickens(about five minutes.
STEP 3 – Pour over apple and pear mixture.

For Topping:
STEP 1  – Combine all dry ingredients in a food processor.
STEP 2 – Add butter 1/4 c. at a time while pulsing the food processor until mixture forms large clumps. STEP  – Tranfer to bowl mix in pecans using fingers.
STEP 3 – Spread topping evenly over fruit. Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until crust is golden brown.
STEP 4 – Remove from oven, and allow it to cool sligthly. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.