Crumb-Crusted Baked Apples and Baked Pears

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   Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

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   When the butter is melted, add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

4. 4

   Place the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a 9- or 10-inch pie plate and let it melt in the oven for about 5 minutes.

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   Remove the plate from the oven and arrange the fruit cut side down in the bottom.

6. 6

   Evenly distribute the brown sugar mixture over the apples and pears.

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   Sprinkle with the bread crumbs.

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   Return the pie plate to the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the fruit is soft when pierced with a fork.

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   Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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