Description
A warm and cozy dessert made from leftover fruit pie slices, baked into golden crisp crumbles with caramelized edges and tender fruity pockets. A simple and delicious way to transform leftovers into something irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups leftover fruit pie slices, broken into chunks
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, gently toss the pie chunks with melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until evenly coated.
- Lightly grease a small baking dish.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the edges are golden and slightly crisp.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes to set slightly.
- Spoon into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
- Use slightly stale pie for better crisp texture.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking dish so the crumbles crisp evenly.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven instead of microwave to maintain texture.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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