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Recipe Reviews
Queezle_Sister from Salt Lake City, UT
Delicious pears with a lovely nut/bread topping.
AJ is correct that this is a rustic dessert. I used leftover rosemary olive oil bread (costco), and substituted walnuts for the pecans. The gratin topping - bread crumbs, butter, a bit of sugar, nuts, and cinnamon - came together quickly in a small chopper attachment for my new stick blender. Its simplicity really allows the pears to shine.
aj12754 from Montclair, NJ
It's not just that I loved the flavor and the look of this rustic dessert -- it's that the recipe itself is such an good example of the elegance of simplicity. If you have the tail end of a French baguette that you want use up, this recipe is an excellent "comfort food" option -- and it satisfies the thrifty soul that hates to see food go to waste.
It's another one of Jacques' recipes that is simple enough to make for a weeknight meal, but one which will make week-end guests feel like they've had a real treat.
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