Homespun treats like cobblers and this crisp never go out of fashion for home cooks, but the past 12 months saw them show up on a lot of restaurant menus.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all purpose flour
2/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/3 cup slivered almonds
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Combine first 5 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until nuts are finely chopped. Add butter. Using on/off turns, process until small clumps form. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Butter 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Place dish on baking sheet. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour, spices and salt in large bowl. Add pears; toss to coat. Add berries and lemon juice; toss gently to coat. Transfer to dish.
Sprinkle topping over filling. Bake until liquid thickens and topping is golden, about 55 minutes. Cool 30 minutes.
Beat cream, vanilla and 1 teaspoon sugar in large bowl until soft peaks form. Serve crisp with whipped cream.
