Pumpkin, Pear, And Cranberry Gratin

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 cups cubed peeled fresh pumpkin (1/2 inch cubes)
• 2 cups finely chopped peeled pears
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 3 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 slices bread
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 steam pumpkin, covered, for 10 minutes or until tender; drain.
• 2 add pumpkin, pear, and the next 7 ingredients into a large mixing bowl; toss gently to coat.
• 3 spoon mixture into a 11x7 inch baking dish that has been coated with non-stick cooking spray.
• 4 cover and bake in a 400° oven for 20 minutes.
• 5 place bread in the container of a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs for to measure 1 cup.
• 6 mix together the breadcrumbs, cheese, and butter.
• 7 uncover gratin; sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over the top.
• 8 bake 10 more minutes or until golden brown.