Name: Pumpkin-Pear Crisps
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 1/4 cup walnuts; 1 large egg white; 1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes; 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups 1/4" cubes peeled, seeded sugar pumpkin or butternut squash (about 1/2 pound); 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon (packed) dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 3 large pears (2 pounds), peeled, cored, cut into 1/4" cubes (4 cups); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Eight 6-ounce ramekins or heatproof bowls

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