Pear Crisp with Amaretti Topping

Ingredients

• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup packed brown sugar, divided
• ¹/₈ teaspoon salt
• 12 amaretti cookies (Italian almond macaroons)
• 6 peeled Anjou or Bartlett pears, cored and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 1/2 pounds)
• 6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• + 4 more ingredients
• • Cooking spray
  • ¹/₃ cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 2.85 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons), divided
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. Place pears in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 6 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, juice, and salt; toss well to coat. Transfer mixture to an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. 3. Place cookies in a food processor; process until finely ground. W...

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